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MariaDB 5.1 < 5.1.69 NAME_CONST Query DoS

medium Nessus Plugin ID 72709

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Synopsis

The remote database server is affected by a denial of service vulnerability.

Description

The version of MariaDB 5.1 running on the remote host is a version prior to 5.1.69. It is, therefore, potentially affected by a denial of service vulnerability related to NAME_CONST query handling.

Solution

Upgrade to MariaDB version 5.1.69 or later. Alternatively, apply the vendor-supplied patch.

See Also

https://mariadb.atlassian.net/browse/MDEV-5655

Plugin Details

Severity: Medium

ID: 72709

File Name: mariadb_5_1_69.nasl

Version: 1.6

Type: remote

Family: Databases

Published: 2/26/2014

Updated: 8/8/2018

Configuration: Enable paranoid mode

Supported Sensors: Frictionless Assessment Agent, Nessus

Vulnerability Information

CPE: cpe:/a:mariadb:mariadb

Required KB Items: Settings/ParanoidReport

Exploit Ease: No known exploits are available

Patch Publication Date: 2/11/2014

Vulnerability Publication Date: 7/3/2012

Reference Information

BID: 65757