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MySQL < 3.23.31 Buffer Overflow

high Nessus Plugin ID 17817

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Synopsis

The remote database server is vulnerable to a buffer overflow.

Description

The version of MySQL installed on the remote host allows a remote attacker to exploit a buffer overflow and crash the server, or even execute arbitrary code.

Solution

Upgrade to MySQL version 3.23.31 or later.

See Also

https://seclists.org/bugtraq/2001/Jan/306

Plugin Details

Severity: High

ID: 17817

File Name: mysql_3_23_31.nasl

Version: 1.5

Type: remote

Family: Databases

Published: 1/18/2012

Updated: 11/15/2018

Configuration: Enable paranoid mode

Supported Sensors: Frictionless Assessment Agent, Nessus

Risk Information

VPR

Risk Factor: Medium

Score: 6.3

CVSS v2

Risk Factor: High

Base Score: 7.5

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

Vulnerability Information

CPE: cpe:/a:mysql:mysql

Required KB Items: Settings/ParanoidReport

Vulnerability Publication Date: 1/18/2001

Reference Information

CVE: CVE-2001-1274