Oracle MySQL Server 5.1.x/5.5.x denial of service

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability described as problematic has been identified in Oracle MySQL Server 5.1.x/5.5.x. The affected element is an unknown function. The manipulation results in denial of service. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2012-0115. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. No exploit is available. It is advisable to implement a patch to correct this issue.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic has been found in Oracle MySQL Server 5.1.x/5.5.x (Database Software). Affected is an unknown code block. 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 availability. CVE summarizes:

Unspecified vulnerability in the MySQL Server component in Oracle MySQL 5.1.x and 5.5.x allows remote authenticated users to affect availability via unknown vectors, a different vulnerability than CVE-2012-0112, CVE-2012-0119, CVE-2012-0120, CVE-2012-0485, and CVE-2012-0492.

The weakness was published 01/17/2012 (Website). The advisory is shared for download at oracle.com. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2012-0115 since 12/12/2011. The exploitability is told to be easy. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. The requirement for exploitation is a authentication. There are neither technical details nor an exploit publicly available. The MITRE ATT&CK project declares the attack technique as T1499.

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 69651 (Amazon Linux AMI : mysql (ALAS-2012-44)), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment. It is assigned to the family Amazon Linux Local Security Checks. The commercial vulnerability scanner Qualys is able to test this issue with plugin 350703 (Amazon Linux Security Advisory for mysql: ALAS-2012-044).

Applying a patch is able to eliminate this problem. The bugfix is ready for download at oracle.com. A possible mitigation has been published immediately after the disclosure of the vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (72522), Tenable (69651), Secunia (SA53372†) and Vulnerability Center (SBV-35081†). Similar entries are available at VDB-4564, VDB-4560, VDB-4566 and VDB-4559. VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

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Class: Denial of service
CWE: CWE-404
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Nessus ID: 69651
Nessus Name: Amazon Linux AMI : mysql (ALAS-2012-44)
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OpenVAS ID: 71233
OpenVAS Name: Debian Security Advisory DSA 2429-1 (mysql-5.1)
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Patch: oracle.com

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03/23/2021 +2762 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: oracle.com

Advisory: oracle.com
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CVE: CVE-2012-0115 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2012-0115
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-5220

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X-Force: 72522
Secunia: 53372 - Gentoo update for mysql, Moderately Critical
Vulnerability Center: 35081 - [cpujan2012-366304] Oracle MySQL 5.5.* and 5.1.* Unspecified Remote Vulnerability - CVE-2012-0115, Medium

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Entryinfo

Created: 04/19/2012 21:00
Updated: 03/23/2021 14:24
Changes: 04/19/2012 21:00 (67), 04/19/2017 10:29 (6), 03/23/2021 14:24 (2)
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