Oracle MySQL Server up to 5.1.62/5.5.22 Server Optimizer denial of service

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, has been found in Oracle MySQL Server up to 5.1.62/5.5.22. This affects an unknown function of the component Server Optimizer. The manipulation leads to denial of service. This vulnerability is listed as CVE-2012-1689. The attack may be initiated remotely. There is no available exploit. It is recommended to apply a patch to fix this issue.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Oracle MySQL Server up to 5.1.62/5.5.22 (Database Software) and classified as problematic. This issue affects an unknown functionality of the component Server Optimizer. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a denial of service vulnerability. Using CWE to declare the problem leads to CWE-404. The product does not release or incorrectly releases a resource before it is made available for re-use. Impacted is availability. The summary by CVE is:

Unspecified vulnerability in Oracle MySQL Server 5.1.62 and earlier, and 5.5.22 and earlier, allows remote authenticated users to affect availability via unknown vectors related to Server Optimizer.

The weakness was presented 07/17/2012 with Oracle as Patch Day July 2012 as confirmed advisory (Website). It is possible to read the advisory at oracle.com. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2012-1689 since 03/16/2012. The exploitation is known to be easy. The attack may be initiated remotely. The successful exploitation needs a simple authentication. The technical details are unknown and an exploit is not publicly available. The attack technique deployed by this issue is T1499 according to MITRE ATT&CK.

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 59967 (MySQL 5.5 < 5.5.23 Multiple Unspecified Vulnerabilities), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment. It is assigned to the family Databases. The commercial vulnerability scanner Qualys is able to test this issue with plugin 19726 (Oracle MySQL July 2012 Critical Patch Update).

Applying a patch is able to eliminate this problem. A possible mitigation has been published immediately after the disclosure of the vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (77065), Tenable (59967), SecurityFocus (BID 54547†), OSVDB (83980†) and Secunia (SA51309†). See VDB-5697, VDB-5766, VDB-5728 and VDB-5711 for similar entries. Be aware that VulDB is the high quality source for vulnerability data.

Productinfo

Type

• Database Software

Vendor

• Oracle

Name

• MySQL Server

Version

• 5.1.0
• 5.1.1
• 5.1.2
• 5.1.3
• 5.1.4
• 5.1.5
• 5.1.6
• 5.1.7
• 5.1.8
• 5.1.9
• 5.1.10
• 5.1.11
• 5.1.12
• 5.1.13
• 5.1.14
• 5.1.15
• 5.1.16
• 5.1.17
• 5.1.18
• 5.1.19
• 5.1.20
• 5.1.21
• 5.1.22
• 5.1.23
• 5.1.24
• 5.1.25
• 5.1.26
• 5.1.27
• 5.1.28
• 5.1.29
• 5.1.30
• 5.1.31
• 5.1.32
• 5.1.33
• 5.1.34
• 5.1.35
• 5.1.36
• 5.1.37
• 5.1.38
• 5.1.39
• 5.1.40
• 5.1.41
• 5.1.42
• 5.1.43
• 5.1.44
• 5.1.45
• 5.1.46
• 5.1.47
• 5.1.48
• 5.1.49
• 5.1.50
• 5.1.51
• 5.1.52
• 5.1.53
• 5.1.54
• 5.1.55
• 5.1.56
• 5.1.57
• 5.1.58
• 5.1.59
• 5.1.60
• 5.1.61
• 5.1.62
• 5.5.0
• 5.5.1
• 5.5.2
• 5.5.3
• 5.5.4
• 5.5.5
• 5.5.6
• 5.5.7
• 5.5.8
• 5.5.9
• 5.5.10
• 5.5.11
• 5.5.12
• 5.5.13
• 5.5.14
• 5.5.15
• 5.5.16
• 5.5.17
• 5.5.18
• 5.5.19
• 5.5.20
• 5.5.21
• 5.5.22

License

• open-source

Website

• Vendor: https://www.oracle.com

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 4.3
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 3.8

VulDB Base Score: 4.3
VulDB Temp Score: 3.8
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Exploitinginfo

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

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Status: Unproven

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Nessus ID: 59967
Nessus Name: MySQL 5.5 < 5.5.23 Multiple Unspecified Vulnerabilities
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OpenVAS ID: 881538
OpenVAS Name: CentOS Update for mysql CESA-2012:1462 centos6
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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Patch
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Timelineinfo

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Sourcesinfo

Vendor: oracle.com

Advisory: Patch Day July 2012
Organization: Oracle
Status: Confirmed
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CVE: CVE-2012-1689 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2012-1689
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-5783

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X-Force: 77065 - Oracle MySQL Server Optimizer denial of service, Medium Risk
SecurityFocus: 54547 - Oracle MySQL Server CVE-2012-1689 Remote Security Vulnerability
Secunia: 51309 - Red Hat update for mysql, Moderately Critical
OSVDB: 83980
SecurityTracker: 1027263 - MySQL Multiple Bugs Let Remote Authenticated Users Deny Service
Vulnerability Center: 35635 - [cpujul2012-392727] Oracle MySQL Server Remote Unspecified Vulnerability via Vectors Related to Server Optimizer, Medium

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Entryinfo

Created: 07/30/2012 16:00
Updated: 03/26/2021 16:04
Changes: 07/30/2012 16:00 (85), 04/19/2017 10:30 (7), 03/26/2021 16:04 (2)
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