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CVE-2007-5925

4.0 · MEDIUM

The convert_search_mode_to_innobase function in ha_innodb.cc in the InnoDB engine in MySQL 5.1.23-BK and earlier allows remote authenticated users to cause a denial of service (database crash) via…

Published Nov 10, 2007mysqlCWE-20EPSS 11.35%

Overview

CVE-2007-5925 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting mysql mysql. It was published on November 10, 2007 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.0 (MEDIUM).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.0, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

Technical description

The convert_search_mode_to_innobase function in ha_innodb.cc in the InnoDB engine in MySQL 5.1.23-BK and earlier allows remote authenticated users to cause a denial of service (database crash) via a certain CONTAINS operation on an indexed column, which triggers an assertion error.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from mysql. Update mysql to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Affected products

VendorProductVersionsStatus
mysqlmysql0Affected

References

Refbugs.gentoo.org/show_bug.cgi?id=198988Refbugs.mysql.com/bug.php?id=32125Reflists.grok.org.uk/pipermail/full-disclosure/2007-November/067350.htmlReflists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2008-02/msg00003.htmlRefsecunia.com/advisories/27568Refsecunia.com/advisories/27649Refsecunia.com/advisories/27823Refsecunia.com/advisories/28025Refsecunia.com/advisories/28040Refsecunia.com/advisories/28099

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2007-5925?

CVE-2007-5925 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting mysql mysql. It was published on November 10, 2007 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.0 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2007-5925?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.0, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2007-5925?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from mysql. Update mysql to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2007-5925?

CyberStrike is an open-source, AI-augmented pentesting engine. Rather than flag a version number, it tests whether an issue like CVE-2007-5925 is actually reachable in your own applications and APIs, then verifies each finding before reporting it. That tells you if the weakness is a real, exploitable risk in your environment or a false positive you can safely deprioritize.

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