Oracle MySQL Server up to 5.5.39/5.6.20 denial of service

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic was found in Oracle MySQL Server up to 5.5.39/5.6.20. This issue affects some unknown processing. Executing a manipulation can lead to denial of service. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2014-6464. There is no exploit available. Upgrading the affected component is advised.

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A vulnerability was found in Oracle MySQL Server up to 5.5.39/5.6.20 (Database Software). It has been declared as problematic. This vulnerability affects an unknown function. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a denial of service vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-404. The product does not release or incorrectly releases a resource before it is made available for re-use. As an impact it is known to affect availability. CVE summarizes:

Unspecified vulnerability in Oracle MySQL Server 5.5.39 and earlier and 5.6.20 and earlier allows remote authenticated users to affect availability via vectors related to SERVER:INNODB DML FOREIGN KEYS.

The weakness was shared 10/15/2014 with Oracle as Oracle Critical Patch Update Advisory - October 2014 as confirmed advisory (Website). The advisory is shared for download at oracle.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2014-6464 since 09/17/2014. The exploitation appears to be easy. The attack can be initiated remotely. The successful exploitation requires a single authentication. There are neither technical details nor an exploit publicly available.

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 78718 (Mandriva Linux Security Advisory : mariadb (MDVSA-2014:210)), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment. It is assigned to the family Mandriva Local Security Checks. The commercial vulnerability scanner Qualys is able to test this issue with plugin 124878 (Solaris 11.3 Support Repository Update (SRU) 7.6.0 Missing).

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 (97189), Tenable (78718), SecurityFocus (BID 70451†), Secunia (SA61579†) and Vulnerability Center (SBV-46551†). Additional details are provided at krebsonsecurity.com. The entries VDB-67525, VDB-67832, VDB-67831 and VDB-67806 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: Denial of service
CWE: CWE-404
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Nessus ID: 78718
Nessus Name: Mandriva Linux Security Advisory : mariadb (MDVSA-2014:210)
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OpenVAS ID: 703054
OpenVAS Name: Debian Security Advisory DSA 3054-1 (mysql-5.5 - security update)
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Sourcesinfo

Vendor: oracle.com

Advisory: Oracle Critical Patch Update Advisory - October 2014
Organization: Oracle
Status: Confirmed
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CVE: CVE-2014-6464 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2014-6464
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-67984

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X-Force: 97189 - Oracle MySQL Server SERVER:INNODB FULLTEXT SEARCH DML denial of service, Medium Risk
SecurityFocus: 70451 - Oracle MySQL Server CVE-2014-6464 Remote Security Vulnerability
Secunia: 61579 - Oracle MySQL Multiple Vulnerabilities, Moderately Critical
Vulnerability Center: 46551 - [cpuoct2014-1972960] Oracle MySQL Server Remote DoS Vulnerability - CVE-2014-6464, Medium

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Entryinfo

Created: 10/15/2014 13:40
Updated: 02/23/2022 09:09
Changes: 10/15/2014 13:40 (82), 06/09/2017 06:58 (7), 02/23/2022 09:09 (3)
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