Sun MySQL up to 5.0.18 Logging Remote Code Execution

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in Sun MySQL up to 5.0.18. It has been rated as critical. This affects an unknown function of the component Logging. This manipulation causes Remote Code Execution. This vulnerability is registered as CVE-2006-0903. Furthermore, an exploit is available. Upgrading the affected component is advised.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability has been found in Sun MySQL up to 5.0.18 (Database Software) and classified as critical. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown function of the component Logging. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a remote code execution vulnerability. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

MySQL 5.0.18 and earlier allows local users to bypass logging mechanisms via SQL queries that contain the NULL character, which are not properly handled by the mysql_real_query function. NOTE: this issue was originally reported for the mysql_query function, but the vendor states that since mysql_query expects a null character, this is not an issue for mysql_query.

The bug was discovered 02/25/2006. The weakness was published 02/27/2006 by 1dt.w0lf (Website). The advisory is shared at rst.void.ru. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2006-0903 since 02/27/2006. The attack can be launched remotely. The exploitation doesn't need any form of authentication. Technical details are unknown but a public exploit is available.

After even before and not, there has been an exploit disclosed. It is possible to download the exploit at exploit-db.com. It is declared as proof-of-concept. The vulnerability was handled as a non-public zero-day exploit for at least 2 days. During that time the estimated underground price was around $25k-$100k. The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 21179 (Mandrake Linux Security Advisory : MySQL (MDKSA-2006:064)), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment. It is assigned to the family Mandriva Local Security Checks and running in the context l. The commercial vulnerability scanner Qualys is able to test this issue with plugin 117705 (CentOS Security Update for MySQL (CESA-2006:0544)).

Upgrading eliminates this vulnerability. Applying a patch is able to eliminate this problem. The bugfix is ready for download at mysql.com. The best possible mitigation is suggested to be upgrading to the latest version. A possible mitigation has been published 3 months after the disclosure of the vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (24966), Exploit-DB (27326), Tenable (21179), SecurityFocus (BID 16850†) and OSVDB (23526†). Similar entries are available at VDB-2196, VDB-2197, VDB-2195 and VDB-30060. Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

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Class: Remote Code Execution
CWE: Unknown
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
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Access: Public
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Nessus ID: 21179
Nessus Name: Mandrake Linux Security Advisory : MySQL (MDKSA-2006:064)
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OpenVAS ID: 56788
OpenVAS Name: Debian Security Advisory DSA 1071-1 (mysql)
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Recommended: Upgrade
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Patch: mysql.com

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Sourcesinfo

Vendor: oracle.com

Advisory: rst.void.ru
Researcher: 1dt.w0lf
Status: Confirmed
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CVE: CVE-2006-0903 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2006-0903
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-2065

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X-Force: 24966 - MySQL mysql_real_query logging bypass, Low Risk
SecurityFocus: 16850 - MySQL Query Logging Bypass Vulnerability
Secunia: 30351 - Red Hat update for mysql, Less Critical
OSVDB: 23526 - MySQL Query NULL Charcter Logging Bypass
SecurityTracker: 1015693
Vulnerability Center: 11282 - MySQL Logging Bypass via mysql_real_query, Low
Vupen: ADV-2006-0752

scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20161013
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Entryinfo

Created: 02/28/2006 17:05
Updated: 02/28/2025 12:21
Changes: 02/28/2006 17:05 (103), 06/17/2019 09:33 (2), 02/28/2025 12:21 (25)
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Cache ID: 216:AA0:103

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