Oracle MySQL Server up to 5.6.23 Partition denial of service

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as very critical, was found in Oracle MySQL Server up to 5.6.23. This issue affects some unknown processing of the component Partition. The manipulation results in denial of service. This vulnerability was named CVE-2015-0503. There is no available exploit. You should upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Oracle MySQL Server up to 5.6.23 (Database Software). It has been classified as critical. Affected is some unknown functionality of the component Partition. 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 5.6.23 and earlier allows remote authenticated users to affect availability via unknown vectors related to Server : Partition.

The weakness was presented 04/14/2015 with Oracle as Oracle Critical Patch Update Advisory - April 2015 as confirmed advisory (Website). The advisory is available at oracle.com. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2015-0503 since 12/17/2014. 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.

As 0-day the estimated underground price was around $5k-$25k. The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 82800 (MySQL 5.5.x < 5.5.43 / 5.6.x < 5.6.24 Multiple DoS Vulnerabilities (April 2015 CPU)), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment. It is assigned to the family Databases. The commercial vulnerability scanner Qualys is able to test this issue with plugin 19970 (Oracle MySQL April 2015 Critical Patch Update (CPUAPR2015)).

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 Tenable (82800), SecurityFocus (BID 74102†) and Vulnerability Center (SBV-49710†). Further details are available at krebsonsecurity.com. See VDB-74910, VDB-74899, VDB-74900 and VDB-74901 for similar entries. VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

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Class: Denial of service
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Nessus ID: 82800
Nessus Name: MySQL 5.5.x < 5.5.43 / 5.6.x < 5.6.24 Multiple DoS Vulnerabilities (April 2015 CPU)
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OpenVAS ID: 801205
OpenVAS Name: Oracle MySQL Multiple Unspecified Vulnerabilities-04 Jun16 (Linux)
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Sourcesinfo

Vendor: oracle.com

Advisory: Oracle Critical Patch Update Advisory - April 2015
Organization: Oracle
Status: Confirmed
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CVE: CVE-2015-0503 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2015-0503
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-74958
SecurityFocus: 74102 - Oracle MySQL Server CVE-2015-0503 Remote Security Vulnerability
SecurityTracker: 1032121
Vulnerability Center: 49710 - [cpuapr2015-2365600] Oracle MySQL Remote DoS in Partition, Medium

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Entryinfo

Created: 04/15/2015 14:26
Updated: 05/07/2022 02:51
Changes: 04/15/2015 14:26 (69), 06/26/2017 10:42 (7), 05/07/2022 02:44 (3), 05/07/2022 02:51 (1)
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