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CWE
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Advisory Published
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CVE-2004-0837

First published: Sat Oct 16 2004(Updated: )

MySQL 4.x before 4.0.21, and 3.x before 3.23.49, allows attackers to cause a denial of service (crash or hang) via multiple threads that simultaneously alter MERGE table UNIONs.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
MySQL (MySQL-common)=4.1.0
Oracle MySQL>=3.20<3.23.49
Oracle MySQL>=4.0.0<4.0.21
Debian=3.0

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2004-0837?

    CVE-2004-0837 has a severity rating that warrants concern due to its potential for causing a denial of service.

  • How do I fix CVE-2004-0837?

    To fix CVE-2004-0837, upgrade to MySQL version 4.0.21 or later, or 3.23.49 or later.

  • What versions of MySQL are affected by CVE-2004-0837?

    CVE-2004-0837 affects MySQL versions prior to 4.0.21 and 3.23.49.

  • How can CVE-2004-0837 impact my MySQL database?

    CVE-2004-0837 can cause your MySQL database to crash or hang when multiple threads modify MERGE table UNIONs.

  • Are there any workarounds for CVE-2004-0837?

    There are no formally documented workarounds for CVE-2004-0837 other than upgrading to a patched version.

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