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CVE-2006-0903

First published: Mon Feb 27 2006(Updated: )

MySQL 5.0.18 and earlier allows local users to bypass logging mechanisms via SQL queries that contain the NULL character, which are not properly handled by the mysql_real_query function. NOTE: this issue was originally reported for the mysql_query function, but the vendor states that since mysql_query expects a null character, this is not an issue for mysql_query.

Credit: secalert@redhat.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
MySQL (MySQL-common)=4.1.0
MySQL (MySQL-common)=4.1.3
MySQL (MySQL-common)=4.1.8
MySQL (MySQL-common)=4.1.10
MySQL (MySQL-common)=4.1.12
MySQL (MySQL-common)=4.1.13
MySQL (MySQL-common)=4.1.14
MySQL (MySQL-common)=4.1.15
MySQL (MySQL-common)=5.0.1
MySQL (MySQL-common)=5.0.2
MySQL (MySQL-common)=5.0.4
MySQL (MySQL-common)=5.0.5
MySQL (MySQL-common)=5.0.10
MySQL (MySQL-common)=5.0.15
MySQL (MySQL-common)=5.0.16
MySQL (MySQL-common)=5.0.17
Oracle MySQL=3.23
Oracle MySQL=3.23.0-alpha
Oracle MySQL=3.23.1
Oracle MySQL=3.23.2
Oracle MySQL=3.23.3
Oracle MySQL=3.23.4
Oracle MySQL=3.23.5
Oracle MySQL=3.23.6
Oracle MySQL=3.23.7
Oracle MySQL=3.23.8
Oracle MySQL=3.23.9
Oracle MySQL=3.23.10
Oracle MySQL=3.23.11
Oracle MySQL=3.23.12
Oracle MySQL=3.23.13
Oracle MySQL=3.23.14
Oracle MySQL=3.23.15
Oracle MySQL=3.23.16
Oracle MySQL=3.23.17
Oracle MySQL=3.23.18
Oracle MySQL=3.23.19
Oracle MySQL=3.23.20-beta
Oracle MySQL=3.23.21
Oracle MySQL=3.23.22
Oracle MySQL=3.23.23
Oracle MySQL=3.23.24
Oracle MySQL=3.23.25
Oracle MySQL=3.23.26
Oracle MySQL=3.23.27
Oracle MySQL=3.23.28-gamma
Oracle MySQL=3.23.29
Oracle MySQL=3.23.30
Oracle MySQL=3.23.31
Oracle MySQL=3.23.32
Oracle MySQL=3.23.33
Oracle MySQL=3.23.34
Oracle MySQL=3.23.35
Oracle MySQL=3.23.36
Oracle MySQL=3.23.37
Oracle MySQL=3.23.38
Oracle MySQL=3.23.39
Oracle MySQL=3.23.40
Oracle MySQL=3.23.41
Oracle MySQL=3.23.42
Oracle MySQL=3.23.43
Oracle MySQL=3.23.44
Oracle MySQL=3.23.45
Oracle MySQL=3.23.46
Oracle MySQL=3.23.47
Oracle MySQL=3.23.48
Oracle MySQL=3.23.49
Oracle MySQL=3.23.50
Oracle MySQL=3.23.51
Oracle MySQL=3.23.52
Oracle MySQL=3.23.53
Oracle MySQL=3.23.54
Oracle MySQL=3.23.55
Oracle MySQL=3.23.56
Oracle MySQL=3.23.57
Oracle MySQL=3.23.58
Oracle MySQL=3.23.59
Oracle MySQL=4.0.0
Oracle MySQL=4.0.1
Oracle MySQL=4.0.2
Oracle MySQL=4.0.3
Oracle MySQL=4.0.4
Oracle MySQL=4.0.5
Oracle MySQL=4.0.5a
Oracle MySQL=4.0.6
Oracle MySQL=4.0.7
Oracle MySQL=4.0.7-gamma
Oracle MySQL=4.0.8
Oracle MySQL=4.0.8-gamma
Oracle MySQL=4.0.9
Oracle MySQL=4.0.9-gamma
Oracle MySQL=4.0.10
Oracle MySQL=4.0.11
Oracle MySQL=4.0.11-gamma
Oracle MySQL=4.0.12
Oracle MySQL=4.0.13
Oracle MySQL=4.0.14
Oracle MySQL=4.0.15
Oracle MySQL=4.0.16
Oracle MySQL=4.0.17
Oracle MySQL=4.0.18
Oracle MySQL=4.0.19
Oracle MySQL=4.0.20
Oracle MySQL=4.0.21
Oracle MySQL=4.0.23
Oracle MySQL=4.0.24
Oracle MySQL=4.0.25
Oracle MySQL=4.0.26
Oracle MySQL=4.0.27
Oracle MySQL=4.1.0-alpha
Oracle MySQL=4.1.2-alpha
Oracle MySQL=4.1.3-beta
Oracle MySQL=4.1.4
Oracle MySQL=4.1.5
Oracle MySQL=4.1.6
Oracle MySQL=4.1.7
Oracle MySQL=4.1.9
Oracle MySQL=4.1.11
Oracle MySQL=4.1.16
Oracle MySQL=4.1.17
Oracle MySQL=4.1.18
Oracle MySQL=4.1.19
Oracle MySQL=5.0.0-alpha
Oracle MySQL=5.0.3-beta
Oracle MySQL=5.0.6
Oracle MySQL=5.0.7
Oracle MySQL=5.0.8
Oracle MySQL=5.0.9
Oracle MySQL=5.0.11
Oracle MySQL=5.0.12
Oracle MySQL=5.0.13
Oracle MySQL=5.0.14
Oracle MySQL=5.0.18

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2006-0903?

    CVE-2006-0903 is considered a low severity vulnerability as it allows local users to bypass logging mechanisms.

  • How do I fix CVE-2006-0903?

    To fix CVE-2006-0903, upgrade to MySQL version 5.0.19 or later where the handling of NULL characters in SQL queries has been improved.

  • What versions are affected by CVE-2006-0903?

    CVE-2006-0903 affects MySQL versions 5.0.18 and earlier, along with several earlier 4.x versions.

  • Can CVE-2006-0903 be exploited remotely?

    CVE-2006-0903 cannot be exploited remotely as it only affects local user interactions with the MySQL server.

  • Who is affected by CVE-2006-0903?

    Local users with access to the MySQL server can exploit CVE-2006-0903 to bypass security logging.

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