Oracle MySQL Server up to 5.5.38/5.6.19 denial of service

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, was found in Oracle MySQL Server up to 5.5.38/5.6.19. The affected element is an unknown function. The manipulation results in denial of service. This vulnerability is identified as CVE-2014-6505. There is not any exploit available. You should upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic has been found in Oracle MySQL Server up to 5.5.38/5.6.19 (Database Software). Affected is some unknown functionality. 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. CVE summarizes:

Unspecified vulnerability in Oracle MySQL Server 5.5.38 and earlier, and 5.6.19 and earlier, allows remote authenticated users to affect availability via vectors related to SERVER:MEMORY STORAGE ENGINE.

The weakness was released 10/15/2014 with Oracle as Oracle Critical Patch Update Advisory - October 2014 as confirmed advisory (Website). The advisory is available at oracle.com. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2014-6505 since 09/17/2014. The exploitability is told to be easy. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. A authentication is required for exploitation. The technical details are unknown and an exploit is not available.

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 79299 (CentOS 5 : mysql55-mysql (CESA-2014:1859)), 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 195719 (Ubuntu Security Notification for Mysql-5.5 Vulnerabilities (USN-2384-1)).

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 (97190), Tenable (79299), SecurityFocus (BID 70516†) and Vulnerability Center (SBV-46553†). Further details are available at krebsonsecurity.com. Entries connected to this vulnerability are available at VDB-67166, VDB-67525, VDB-67832 and VDB-67831. 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: 79299
Nessus Name: CentOS 5 : mysql55-mysql (CESA-2014:1859)
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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-2014-6505 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2014-6505
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-67986

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X-Force: 97190 - Oracle MySQL Server SERVER:MEMORY STORAGE ENGINE denial of service, Medium Risk
SecurityFocus: 70516 - Oracle MySQL Server CVE-2014-6505 Remote Security Vulnerability
Vulnerability Center: 46553 - [cpuoct2014-1972960] Oracle MySQL Server Remote DoS Vulnerability - CVE-2014-6505, Medium

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Entryinfo

Created: 10/15/2014 13:40
Updated: 02/23/2022 09:15
Changes: 10/15/2014 13:40 (78), 06/09/2017 06:59 (5), 02/23/2022 09:15 (3)
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