Oracle MySQL Server 5.5.x

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic was found in Oracle MySQL Server 5.5.x. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown functionality. Executing a manipulation can lead to an unknown weakness. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2012-0496. There is not any exploit available. It is advisable to implement a patch to correct this issue.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Oracle MySQL Server 5.5.x (Database Software). It has been declared as problematic. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, and integrity. CVE summarizes:

Unspecified vulnerability in the MySQL Server component in Oracle MySQL 5.5.x allows remote authenticated users to affect confidentiality and integrity via unknown vectors.

The weakness was released 01/17/2012 with Oracle (Website). The advisory is shared for download at oracle.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2012-0496 since 01/11/2012. The attack can be initiated remotely. The exploitation needs additional levels of successful authentication. There are neither technical details nor an exploit publicly available.

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 57865 (Fedora 16 : mysql-5.5.20-1.fc16 (2012-0972)), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment. It is assigned to the family Fedora Local Security Checks. The commercial vulnerability scanner Qualys is able to test this issue with plugin 19657 (MySQL Multiple Vulnerabilities).

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 (72518), Tenable (57865), SecurityFocus (BID 51507†), OSVDB (78371†) and Secunia (SA47586†). Entries connected to this vulnerability are available at VDB-4564, VDB-4560, VDB-4566 and VDB-4559. Once again VulDB remains the best source for vulnerability data.

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Nessus ID: 57865
Nessus Name: Fedora 16 : mysql-5.5.20-1.fc16 (2012-0972)
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OpenVAS ID: 863910
OpenVAS Name: Fedora Update for mysql FEDORA-2012-0972
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Patch: oracle.com

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Sourcesinfo

Vendor: oracle.com

Advisory: oracle.com
Organization: Oracle
Status: Confirmed
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CVE: CVE-2012-0496 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2012-0496
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-5236

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X-Force: 72518 - Oracle MySQL Server unspecified, Medium Risk
SecurityFocus: 51507
Secunia: 47586 - Oracle MySQL Server Multiple Vulnerabilities, Less Critical
OSVDB: 78371
Vulnerability Center: 37212 - [cpujan2012-366304] Oracle MySQL 5.5.x Remote Unspecified Vulnerability Affect Confidentiality and Integrity, Medium

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Entryinfo

Created: 04/19/2012 21:00
Updated: 01/12/2025 06:07
Changes: 04/19/2012 21:00 (45), 04/21/2017 11:27 (34), 03/23/2021 15:48 (3), 01/12/2025 06:07 (16)
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