Oracle MySQL Server up to 5.6.17 denial of service

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability has been found in Oracle MySQL Server up to 5.6.17 and classified as problematic. The affected element is an unknown function. Performing a manipulation results in denial of service. This vulnerability is identified as CVE-2014-4238. There is not any exploit available. The affected component should be upgraded.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, was found in Oracle MySQL Server up to 5.6.17 (Database Software). This affects an unknown part. 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. The summary by CVE is:

Unspecified vulnerability in the MySQL Server component in Oracle MySQL 5.6.17 and earlier allows remote authenticated users to affect availability via vectors related to SROPTZR.

The weakness was released 07/16/2014 with Oracle as Oracle Critical Patch Update Advisory - July 2014 as confirmed advisory (Website). The advisory is shared at oracle.com. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2014-4238 since 06/17/2014. The exploitability is told to be easy. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. A authentication is necessary for exploitation. Neither technical details nor an exploit are publicly available.

The commercial vulnerability scanner Qualys is able to test this issue with plugin 19935 (Oracle MySQL July 2014 Critical Patch Update).

Upgrading eliminates this vulnerability. A possible mitigation has been published immediately after the disclosure of the vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (94623), SecurityFocus (BID 68587†), Secunia (SA60425†) and Vulnerability Center (SBV-45486†). Entries connected to this vulnerability are available at VDB-13217, VDB-13218, VDB-13219 and VDB-67096. 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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Status: Unproven

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Vendor: oracle.com

Advisory: Oracle Critical Patch Update Advisory - July 2014
Organization: Oracle
Status: Confirmed
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CVE: CVE-2014-4238 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2014-4238
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-67161
X-Force: 94623 - Oracle MySQL Server SROPTZR denial of service
SecurityFocus: 68587 - Oracle MySQL Server CVE-2014-4238 Remote Security Vulnerability
Secunia: 60425 - SUSE update for MySQL, Less Critical
SecurityTracker: 1030578
Vulnerability Center: 45486 - [cpujul2014-1972956] Oracle MySQL Remote Denial of Service - CVE-2014-4238, Medium

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Entryinfo

Created: 07/16/2014 10:02
Updated: 02/09/2022 14:14
Changes: 07/16/2014 10:02 (70), 06/02/2017 07:53 (3), 02/09/2022 14:14 (3)
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Cache ID: 216:311:103

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