Oracle MySQL Server up to 5.1.64/5.5.26 Protocol Remote Code Execution

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability categorized as critical has been discovered in Oracle MySQL Server up to 5.1.64/5.5.26. This affects an unknown function of the component Protocol. Executing a manipulation can lead to Remote Code Execution. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2012-3158. The attack may be launched remotely. There is no exploit available. Applying a patch is advised to resolve this issue.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Oracle MySQL Server up to 5.1.64/5.5.26 (Database Software). It has been declared as critical. This vulnerability affects an unknown functionality of the component Protocol. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a remote code execution vulnerability. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

Unspecified vulnerability in the MySQL Server component in Oracle MySQL 5.1.64 and earlier, and 5.5.26 and earlier, allows remote attackers to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability via unknown vectors related to Protocol.

The weakness was shared 10/16/2012 with Oracle as cpuoct2012-1515893 as confirmed advisory (Website). The advisory is shared for download at oracle.com. The vendor cooperated in the coordination of the public release. This vulnerability was named CVE-2012-3158 since 06/06/2012. The exploitation appears to be easy. The attack can be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is required for a successful exploitation. There are neither technical details nor an exploit publicly available.

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 62921 (CentOS 6 : mysql (CESA-2012:1462)), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment. It is assigned to the family CentOS Local Security Checks. The commercial vulnerability scanner Qualys is able to test this issue with plugin 19794 (Oracle MySQL October 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 (79382), Tenable (62921), SecurityFocus (BID 56017†), Secunia (SA51309†) and Vulnerability Center (SBV-36686†). Additional details are provided at darkreading.com. The entries VDB-5783, VDB-5782, VDB-5779 and VDB-5981 are related to this item. VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

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Class: Remote Code Execution
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Status: Unproven

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Nessus ID: 62921
Nessus Name: CentOS 6 : mysql (CESA-2012:1462)
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OpenVAS ID: 892581
OpenVAS Name: Debian Security Advisory DSA 2581-1 (mysql-5.1 - several vulnerabilities
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Sourcesinfo

Vendor: oracle.com

Advisory: cpuoct2012-1515893
Organization: Oracle
Status: Confirmed
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CVE: CVE-2012-3158 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2012-3158
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-6784

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X-Force: 79382 - Oracle MySQL Server Protocol unspecified, High Risk
SecurityFocus: 56017 - Oracle MySQL Server CVE-2012-3158 Remote Security Vulnerability
Secunia: 51309 - Red Hat update for mysql, Moderately Critical
Vulnerability Center: 36686 - [cpuoct2012-1515893] Oracle MySQL <=5.1.64 and <=5.5.26 Remote Unspecified Vulnerability Related to Protocol, High

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Entryinfo

Created: 10/18/2012 10:00
Updated: 04/18/2021 14:10
Changes: 10/18/2012 10:00 (80), 04/19/2017 10:31 (6), 04/18/2021 14:10 (2)
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