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CVE-2012-4414

6.5 · MEDIUM

Multiple SQL injection vulnerabilities in the replication code in Oracle MySQL possibly before 5.5.29, and MariaDB 5.1.x through 5.1.62, 5.2.x through 5.2.12, 5.3.x through 5.3.7, and 5.5.x through…

Published Jan 22, 2013oracleCWE-89EPSS 3.12%

Overview

CVE-2012-4414 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting oracle mysql. It was published on January 22, 2013 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.5 (MEDIUM).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.5, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

Technical description

Multiple SQL injection vulnerabilities in the replication code in Oracle MySQL possibly before 5.5.29, and MariaDB 5.1.x through 5.1.62, 5.2.x through 5.2.12, 5.3.x through 5.3.7, and 5.5.x through 5.5.25, allow remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary SQL commands via vectors related to the binary log. NOTE: as of 20130116, Oracle has not commented on claims from a downstream vendor that the fix in MySQL 5.5.29 is incomplete.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from oracle. 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
oraclemysql0Affected

References

Refbugs.mysql.com/bug.php?id=66550Reflists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2013-01/msg00000.htmlReflists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2013-01/msg00002.htmlReflists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2013-01/msg00013.htmlReflists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2013-01/msg00020.htmlRefwww.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2013:102Refwww.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2013:150Refwww.mysqlperformanceblog.com/2013/01/13/cve-2012-4414-in-mysql-5-5-29-and-percona-server-5-5-29/Refwww.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2012/09/11/4Refwww.securityfocus.com/bid/55498

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2012-4414?

CVE-2012-4414 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting oracle mysql. It was published on January 22, 2013 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.5 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2012-4414?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.5, 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-2012-4414?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from oracle. 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-2012-4414?

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