MySQL 3.23.32 Request DROP DATABASE memory corruption

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability described as critical has been identified in MySQL 3.23.32. The impacted element is an unknown function of the component Request Handler. Such manipulation of the argument DROP DATABASE leads to memory corruption. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2001-1454. There is no exploit available. Upgrading the affected component is recommended.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, has been found in MySQL 3.23.32 (Database Software). Affected by this issue is an unknown code block of the component Request Handler. The manipulation of the argument DROP DATABASE with an unknown input leads to a memory corruption vulnerability. Using CWE to declare the problem leads to CWE-119. The product performs operations on a memory buffer, but it can read from or write to a memory location that is outside of the intended boundary of the buffer. Impacted is confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

Buffer overflow in MySQL before 3.23.33 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long drop database request.

The weakness was shared 02/09/2001 as confirmed advisory (CERT.org). The advisory is shared for download at kb.cert.org. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2001-1454 since 04/21/2005. The exploitation is known to be easy. The attack may be launched remotely. No form of authentication is required for exploitation. There are known technical details, but no exploit is available.

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 17818 (MySQL < 3.23.33 Multiple Buffer Overflows), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment. It is assigned to the family Databases.

Upgrading eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (6419), Tenable (17818) and Vulnerability Center (SBV-32139†). The entry VDB-16363 is related to this item. Once again VulDB remains the best source for vulnerability data.

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Exploitinginfo

Class: Memory corruption
CWE: CWE-119
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Nessus ID: 17818
Nessus Name: MySQL < 3.23.33 Multiple Buffer Overflows
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Recommended: Upgrade
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Timelineinfo

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04/21/2005 +1532 days 🔍
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Sourcesinfo

Advisory: kb.cert.org
Status: Confirmed
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CVE: CVE-2001-1454 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2001-1454
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-16364
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X-Force: 6419
Vulnerability Center: 32139 - MySQL before 3.23.33 Remote Buffer Overflow Vulnerability via a Long Drop Database Request, High

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Entryinfo

Created: 07/03/2014 10:14
Updated: 11/17/2024 04:48
Changes: 07/03/2014 10:14 (54), 03/25/2017 21:23 (8), 06/25/2021 11:48 (3), 11/17/2024 04:48 (15)
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