Oracle MySQL Server up to 5.6.11 Server Optimizer denial of service

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in Oracle MySQL Server up to 5.6.11 and classified as problematic. The affected element is an unknown function of the component Server Optimizer. Executing a manipulation can lead to denial of service. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2013-3796. There is no exploit available. It is suggested to upgrade the affected component.

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A vulnerability was found in Oracle MySQL Server up to 5.6.11 (Database Software). It has been declared as problematic. This vulnerability affects an unknown code of the component Server Optimizer. 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 the MySQL Server component in Oracle MySQL 5.6.11 and earlier allows remote authenticated users to affect availability via unknown vectors related to Server Optimizer.

The weakness was shared 07/16/2013 with Oracle as Oracle Critical Patch Update Advisory - July 2013 as not defined advisory (Website). The advisory is shared for download at oracle.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2013-3796 since 06/03/2013. The exploitation appears to be easy. The attack can be initiated remotely. A single authentication is needed for exploitation. There are neither technical details nor an exploit publicly available.

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 68939 (MySQL 5.6.x < 5.6.12 Multiple Vulnerabilities), 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 19866 (Oracle MySQL July 2013 Critical Patch Update).

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 (85716), Tenable (68939), SecurityFocus (BID 61233†), OSVDB (95329†) and Vulnerability Center (SBV-40582†). The entries VDB-9609, VDB-9632, VDB-9608 and VDB-9629 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
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Nessus ID: 68939
Nessus Name: MySQL 5.6.x < 5.6.12 Multiple Vulnerabilities
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Vendor: oracle.com

Advisory: Oracle Critical Patch Update Advisory - July 2013
Organization: Oracle
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CVE: CVE-2013-3796 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2013-3796
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-9664

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X-Force: 85716
SecurityFocus: 61233 - Oracle MySQL Server CVE-2013-3796 Remote Security Vulnerability
OSVDB: 95329
Vulnerability Center: 40582 - [cpujuly2013-1899826] Oracle MySQL 5.6 Through 5.6.11 Remote DoS Vulnerability Affecting the Server Optimizer Component - CVE-2013-3796, Medium

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Created: 07/23/2013 10:13
Updated: 05/20/2021 13:50
Changes: 07/23/2013 10:13 (49), 05/06/2017 19:13 (29), 05/20/2021 13:50 (3)
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