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MySQL < 3.23.55 Double Free() Overflow

high Log Correlation Engine Plugin ID 801161

Synopsis

The remote host is vulnerable to a buffer overflow.

Description

The remote host is running a version of MySQL which is older than version 3.23.55. If you have not patched this version, then any attacker with a valid username may crash this service remotely by exploiting a double free bug.
 Further exploitation to gain a shell on the host may also be possible.

Solution

Upgrade to MySQL 3.23.55 or higher.

Plugin Details

Severity: High

ID: 801161

Family: Database

Nessus ID: 11299

Reference Information

CVE: CVE-2003-0073, CVE-2003-0150

BID: 6718, 7052