Oracle MySQL Server up to 5.1.65/5.5.27 denial of service

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability identified as critical has been detected in Oracle MySQL Server up to 5.1.65/5.5.27. This impacts an unknown function of the component Server. The manipulation leads to denial of service. This vulnerability is referenced as CVE-2012-3177. Remote exploitation of the attack is possible. No exploit is available. It is suggested to install a patch to address this issue.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Oracle MySQL Server up to 5.1.65/5.5.27 (Database Software). It has been rated as critical. This issue affects some unknown functionality of the component Server. 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 the MySQL Server component in Oracle MySQL 5.1.65 and earlier, and 5.5.27 and earlier, allows remote authenticated users to affect availability via unknown vectors related to Server.

The weakness was published 10/16/2012 with Oracle as cpuoct2012-1515893 as confirmed advisory (Website). The advisory is shared at oracle.com. The public release has been coordinated with Oracle. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2012-3177 since 06/06/2012. The exploitation is known to be easy. The attack may be initiated remotely. A simple authentication is required for exploitation. Neither technical details nor an exploit are publicly available. MITRE ATT&CK project uses the attack technique T1499 for this issue.

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 (79383), Tenable (62921), SecurityFocus (BID 56005†), Secunia (SA51309†) and Vulnerability Center (SBV-36688†). darkreading.com is providing further details. Similar entries are available at VDB-5783, VDB-5782, VDB-5779 and VDB-5981. Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best 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
• 5.1.63
• 5.1.64
• 5.1.65
• 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
• 5.5.23
• 5.5.24
• 5.5.25
• 5.5.26
• 5.5.27

License

• open-source

Website

• Vendor: https://www.oracle.com

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CVSSv3info

VulDB Meta Base Score: 6.5
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 5.7

VulDB Base Score: 6.5
VulDB Temp Score: 5.7
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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: 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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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Patch
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Timelineinfo

06/06/2012 🔍
10/11/2012 +127 days 🔍
10/16/2012 +4 days 🔍
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10/18/2012 +1 days 🔍
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Sourcesinfo

Vendor: oracle.com

Advisory: cpuoct2012-1515893
Organization: Oracle
Status: Confirmed
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CVE: CVE-2012-3177 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2012-3177
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-6785

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X-Force: 79383 - Oracle MySQL Server Server denial of service, Medium Risk
SecurityFocus: 56005 - Oracle MySQL Server CVE-2012-3177 Remote Security Vulnerability
Secunia: 51309 - Red Hat update for mysql, Moderately Critical
Vulnerability Center: 36688 - [cpuoct2012-1515893] Oracle MySQL <=5.1.65 and <=5.5.27 Remote Unspecified Vulnerability Related to Server, Medium

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Entryinfo

Created: 10/18/2012 10:00
Updated: 04/18/2021 14:13
Changes: 10/18/2012 10:00 (80), 04/19/2017 10:31 (7), 04/18/2021 14:13 (2)
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Cache ID: 216:586:103

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