Oracle MySQL Server up to 5.6.28/5.7.10 Encryption null pointer dereference

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical was found in Oracle MySQL Server up to 5.6.28/5.7.10. This affects an unknown function of the component Encryption. Executing a manipulation can lead to null pointer dereference. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2015-3194. The attack may be launched remotely. There is no exploit available. Upgrading the affected component is advised.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical was found in Oracle MySQL Server up to 5.6.28/5.7.10 (Database Software). This vulnerability affects an unknown function of the component Encryption. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a null pointer dereference vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-476. A NULL pointer dereference occurs when the application dereferences a pointer that it expects to be valid, but is NULL, typically causing a crash or exit. As an impact it is known to affect availability.

The weakness was shared 04/19/2016 with Oracle as Oracle Critical Patch Update Advisory - April 2016 as confirmed advisory (Website). The advisory is shared for download at oracle.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2015-3194 since 04/10/2015. The exploitation appears to be easy. The attack can be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is required for a successful exploitation. There are neither technical details nor an exploit publicly available.

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 88085 (AIX OpenSSL Advisory : openssl_advisory15.asc), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment. It is assigned to the family AIX Local Security Checks and running in the context l. The commercial vulnerability scanner Qualys is able to test this issue with plugin 371218 (Apple macOS Mojave 10.14 Not Installed (APPLE-SA-2018-9-24-1)).

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 Tenable (88085) and SecurityFocus (BID 91787†). The entries VDB-76354, VDB-78550, VDB-78551 and VDB-78584 are related to this item. Once again VulDB remains the best source for vulnerability data.

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Class: Null pointer dereference
CWE: CWE-476 / CWE-404
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Nessus ID: 88085
Nessus Name: AIX OpenSSL Advisory : openssl_advisory15.asc
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OpenVAS ID: 703413
OpenVAS Name: Debian Security Advisory DSA 3413-1 (openssl - security update)
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Recommended: Upgrade
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Patch: c394a488942387246653833359a5c94b5832674e

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04/10/2015 🔍
12/06/2015 +240 days 🔍
01/21/2016 +46 days 🔍
04/19/2016 +88 days 🔍
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04/21/2016 +2 days 🔍
07/15/2016 +84 days 🔍
07/26/2022 +2202 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: oracle.com

Advisory: Oracle Critical Patch Update Advisory - April 2016
Organization: Oracle
Status: Confirmed
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CVE: CVE-2015-3194 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2015-3194
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-82684

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SecurityFocus: 91787 - Oracle July 2016 Critical Patch Update Multiple Vulnerabilities
SecurityTracker: 1034294

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Entryinfo

Created: 04/21/2016 09:01
Updated: 07/26/2022 09:25
Changes: 04/21/2016 09:01 (71), 10/20/2018 09:26 (10), 07/26/2022 09:25 (6)
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