Oracle MySQL Server up to 5.5.45/5.6.26 Parser denial of service

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability categorized as problematic has been discovered in Oracle MySQL Server up to 5.5.45/5.6.26. Impacted is an unknown function of the component Parser. Executing a manipulation can lead to denial of service. This vulnerability appears as CVE-2015-4870. In addition, an exploit is available. It is advisable to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic was found in Oracle MySQL Server up to 5.5.45/5.6.26 (Database Software). This vulnerability affects an unknown functionality of the component Parser. 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 5.5.45 and earlier, and 5.6.26 and earlier, allows remote authenticated users to affect availability via unknown vectors related to Server : Parser.

The weakness was presented 10/20/2015 with Oracle as Oracle Critical Patch Update Advisory - October 2015 as confirmed advisory (Website). The advisory is shared for download at oracle.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2015-4870 since 06/24/2015. The exploitation appears to be easy. The attack can be initiated remotely. The successful exploitation needs a single authentication. Technical details are unknown but a public exploit is available.

It is possible to download the exploit at exploit-db.com. It is declared as proof-of-concept. The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 86580 (Debian DSA-3377-1 : mysql-5.5 - security update), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment. It is assigned to the family Debian Local Security Checks and running in the context l. The commercial vulnerability scanner Qualys is able to test this issue with plugin 350019 (Amazon Linux Security Advisory for mysql56: ALAS-2016-684).

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 Exploit-DB (39867), Tenable (86580), SecurityFocus (BID 77208†) and Vulnerability Center (SBV-57857†). See VDB-77628, VDB-78614, VDB-78643 and VDB-78622 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
CWE: CWE-404
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Nessus ID: 86580
Nessus Name: Debian DSA-3377-1 : mysql-5.5 - security update
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OpenVAS ID: 703377
OpenVAS Name: Debian Security Advisory DSA 3377-1 (mysql-5.5 - security update)
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Sourcesinfo

Vendor: oracle.com

Advisory: Oracle Critical Patch Update Advisory - October 2015
Organization: Oracle
Status: Confirmed
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CVE: CVE-2015-4870 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2015-4870
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-78688

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SecurityFocus: 77208 - Oracle MySQL Server CVE-2015-4870 Remote Security Vulnerability
SecurityTracker: 1033894
Vulnerability Center: 57857 - [cpuoct2015-2367953-MySQL] Oracle MySQL Remote DoS in Parser Server - CVE-2015-4870, Medium

scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20161013
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Entryinfo

Created: 10/21/2015 12:52
Updated: 12/20/2024 14:34
Changes: 10/21/2015 12:52 (74), 02/03/2019 10:33 (11), 06/23/2022 15:29 (3), 12/20/2024 14:34 (14)
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