MariaDB Server up to 11.1.3 fix_fields_if_needed incorrect behavior order

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in MariaDB Server up to 11.1.3 and classified as problematic. This impacts the function fix_fields_if_needed. Executing a manipulation can lead to incorrect behavior order. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2023-52968. The attack may be launched remotely. There is no exploit available. It is suggested to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic was found in MariaDB Server up to 11.1.3. This vulnerability affects the function fix_fields_if_needed. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a incorrect behavior order vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-696. The product performs multiple related behaviors, but the behaviors are performed in the wrong order in ways which may produce resultant weaknesses. As an impact it is known to affect availability. CVE summarizes:

MariaDB Server 10.4 before 10.4.33, 10.5 before 10.5.24, 10.6 before 10.6.17, 10.7 through 10.11 before 10.11.7, 11.0 before 11.0.5, and 11.1 before 11.1.4 calls fix_fields_if_needed under mysql_derived_prepare when derived is not yet prepared, leading to a find_field_in_table crash.

The advisory is shared for download at jira.mariadb.org. This vulnerability was named CVE-2023-52968 since 03/08/2025. The exploitation appears to be easy. The attack can be initiated remotely. Additional levels of successful authentication are needed for exploitation. There are known technical details, but no exploit is available.

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 242740 (NewStart CGSL MAIN 7.02 : mariadb Multiple Vulnerabilities (NS-SA-2025-0114)), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment.

Upgrading to version 10.4.33, 10.5.24, 10.6.17, 10.11.7, 11.0.5 or 11.1.4 eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at Tenable (242740), EUVD (EUVD-2023-59686) and CERT Bund (WID-SEC-2025-0507). Once again VulDB remains the best source for vulnerability data.

Affected

  • Debian Linux
  • Amazon Linux 2
  • Red Hat Enterprise Linux
  • Fedora Linux
  • Ubuntu Linux
  • SUSE Linux
  • Oracle Linux
  • RESF Rocky Linux
  • MariaDB MariaDB

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Exploitinginfo

Class: Incorrect behavior order
CWE: CWE-696
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Nessus ID: 242740
Nessus Name: NewStart CGSL MAIN 7.02 : mariadb Multiple Vulnerabilities (NS-SA-2025-0114)

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: Server 10.4.33/10.5.24/10.6.17/10.11.7/11.0.5/11.1.4

Timelineinfo

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03/09/2025 +1 days 🔍
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Sourcesinfo

Advisory: jira.mariadb.org
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2023-52968 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2023-52968
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-299044
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CERT Bund: WID-SEC-2025-0507 - MariaDB: Mehrere Schwachstellen ermöglichen Denial of Service

Entryinfo

Created: 03/09/2025 07:45
Updated: 03/09/2026 01:47
Changes: 03/09/2025 07:45 (64), 07/26/2025 15:28 (2), 12/02/2025 21:13 (7), 03/09/2026 01:47 (1)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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