MySQL prior 5.0.0.0 denial of service

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability identified as problematic has been detected in MySQL. This affects an unknown function. Performing a manipulation results in denial of service. This vulnerability was named CVE-2007-6303. There is no available exploit. You should upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in MySQL (Database Software). It has been classified as problematic. This affects some unknown functionality. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a denial of service vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-404. The product does not release or incorrectly releases a resource before it is made available for re-use. This is going to have an impact on integrity. The summary by CVE is:

MySQL 5.0.x before 5.0.51a, 5.1.x before 5.1.23, and 6.0.x before 6.0.4 does not update the DEFINER value of a view when the view is altered, which allows remote authenticated users to gain privileges via a sequence of statements including a CREATE SQL SECURITY DEFINER VIEW statement and an ALTER VIEW statement.

The bug was discovered 12/10/2007. The weakness was presented 12/10/2007 by Martin (Website). The advisory is shared at redhat.com. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2007-6303 since 12/10/2007. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. A authentication is required for exploitation. Neither technical details nor an exploit are publicly available.

It is declared as proof-of-concept. The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 17813 (MySQL < 5.0.51a / 5.1.23 / 6.0.4 Multiple Vulnerabilities), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment. It is assigned to the family Databases and running in the context r. The commercial vulnerability scanner Qualys is able to test this issue with plugin 117394 (CentOS Security Update for MySQL (CESA-2007:1222)).

Upgrading to version 5.0.0.0 eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (38989), Tenable (17813), SecurityFocus (BID 26832†), OSVDB (42610†) and Secunia (SA28063†). See VDB-39994 for similar entry. Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

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Class: Denial of service
CWE: CWE-404
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Status: Proof-of-Concept

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Nessus ID: 17813
Nessus Name: MySQL < 5.0.51a / 5.1.23 / 6.0.4 Multiple Vulnerabilities
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OpenVAS ID: 861033
OpenVAS Name: Family Connections argv[1] Parameter Remote Arbitrary Command Execution Vulnerability
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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: MySQL 5.0.0.0

Timelineinfo

11/30/2007 🔍
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03/16/2015 +1155 days 🔍
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Sourcesinfo

Advisory: redhat.com
Researcher: Martin
Status: Confirmed
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CVE: CVE-2007-6303 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2007-6303
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-39993

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X-Force: 38989
SecurityFocus: 26832 - MySQL Server Privilege Escalation And Denial Of Service Vulnerabilities
Secunia: 28063 - MySQL Security Issue and Two Vulnerabilities, Less Critical
OSVDB: 42610 - CVE-2007-6303 - MySQL - Privilege Escalation Issue
SecurityTracker: 1019085
Vulnerability Center: 17094 - MySQL Vulnerability Allows Remote Authenticated Users to Gain Elevated Privileges, Medium
Vupen: ADV-2007-4198

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Entryinfo

Created: 03/16/2015 13:43
Updated: 08/01/2019 15:02
Changes: 03/16/2015 13:43 (83), 08/01/2019 15:02 (3)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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