MySQL libmysqlclient Prepared Statements API Overflow

medium Nessus Plugin ID 14831

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Synopsis

The remote database server is affected by a remote code execution vulnerability.

Description

You are running a version of MySQL 4.1.x, which is older than version 4.1.5.

There is a flaw in the remote version of this software that could allow an attacker to crash the affected service, thus denying access to legitimate users.

Solution

Upgrade to MySQL 4.1.5 or later, as this reportedly fixes the issue.

Plugin Details

Severity: Medium

ID: 14831

File Name: mysql_bounded_param_overflow.nasl

Version: 1.23

Type: remote

Family: Databases

Published: 9/27/2004

Updated: 7/16/2018

Configuration: Enable paranoid mode

Supported Sensors: Nessus

Risk Information

VPR

Risk Factor: Medium

Score: 4.4

CVSS v2

Risk Factor: Medium

Base Score: 5

Temporal Score: 3.7

Vector: CVSS2#AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:P

Vulnerability Information

CPE: cpe:/a:mysql:mysql

Required KB Items: Settings/ParanoidReport

Exploit Ease: No known exploits are available

Vulnerability Publication Date: 9/16/2004

Reference Information

CVE: CVE-2004-2149

BID: 11261

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