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CVE-2012-2102

3.5 · LOW

MySQL 5.1.x before 5.1.62 and 5.5.x before 5.5.22 allows remote authenticated users to cause a denial of service (assertion failure and mysqld abort) by deleting a record and using HANDLER READ NEXT.

Published Aug 17, 2012mysqlCWE-119EPSS 2.09%

Overview

CVE-2012-2102 is a low-severity vulnerability affecting mysql mysql. It was published on August 17, 2012 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 3.5 (LOW).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 3.5, rated LOW. It can be exploited remotely over the network. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

Technical description

MySQL 5.1.x before 5.1.62 and 5.5.x before 5.5.22 allows remote authenticated users to cause a denial of service (assertion failure and mysqld abort) by deleting a record and using HANDLER READ NEXT.

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

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References

Refbazaar.launchpad.net/~mysql/mysql-server/5.5/revision/3097.15.15Refdev.mysql.com/doc/refman/5.1/en/news-5-1-62.htmlRefdev.mysql.com/doc/refman/5.5/en/news-5-5-22.htmlReferomang.zataz.com/2012/04/10/oracle-mysql-innodb-bugs-13510739-and-63775-dos-demo/Refsecunia.com/advisories/53372Refsecurity.gentoo.org/glsa/glsa-201308-06.xmlRefwww.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2012/04/13/7Refwww.securityfocus.com/bid/52931Refbazaar.launchpad.net/~mysql/mysql-server/5.5/revision/3097.15.15Refdev.mysql.com/doc/refman/5.1/en/news-5-1-62.html

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2012-2102?

CVE-2012-2102 is a low-severity vulnerability affecting mysql mysql. It was published on August 17, 2012 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 3.5 (LOW).

How severe is CVE-2012-2102?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 3.5, rated LOW. It can be exploited remotely over the network. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2012-2102?

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-2012-2102?

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