CVE-2006-1518: Buffer Overflow
First published: Fri May 05 2006(Updated: )
Buffer overflow in the open_table function in sql_base.cc in MySQL 5.0.x up to 5.0.20 might allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via crafted COM_TABLE_DUMP packets with invalid length values.
Credit: security@debian.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| MySQL Server | =5.0.1 | |
| MySQL Server | =5.0.2 | |
| MySQL Server | =5.0.3 | |
| MySQL Server | =5.0.4 | |
| MySQL Server | =5.0.5 | |
| MySQL Server | =5.0.10 | |
| MySQL Server | =5.0.15 | |
| MySQL Server | =5.0.16 | |
| MySQL Server | =5.0.17 | |
| MySQL Server | =5.0.20 | |
| MySQL | =5.0.0-alpha | |
| MySQL | =5.0.3-beta | |
| MySQL | =5.0.6 | |
| MySQL | =5.0.7 | |
| MySQL | =5.0.8 | |
| MySQL | =5.0.9 | |
| MySQL | =5.0.11 | |
| MySQL | =5.0.12 | |
| MySQL | =5.0.13 | |
| MySQL | =5.0.14 | |
| MySQL | =5.0.18 | |
| MySQL | =5.0.19 |
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Reference Links
- http://www.wisec.it/vulns.php?page=8
- http://dev.mysql.com/doc/refman/5.0/en/news-5-0-21.html
- http://bugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugreport.cgi?bug=365939
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1016016
- http://secunia.com/advisories/19929
- http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/602457
- http://www.debian.org/security/2006/dsa-1071
- http://www.debian.org/security/2006/dsa-1073
- http://secunia.com/advisories/20241
- http://secunia.com/advisories/20253
- http://www.debian.org/security/2006/dsa-1079
- http://secunia.com/advisories/20333
- http://www.novell.com/linux/security/advisories/2006-06-02.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/20457
- http://lists.suse.com/archive/suse-security-announce/2006-Jun/0011.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/20762
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/17780
- http://securityreason.com/securityalert/839
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/1633
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/26232
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/432734/100/0/threaded
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2006-1518?
CVE-2006-1518 is categorized as a critical vulnerability due to its potential to allow remote code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2006-1518?
To mitigate CVE-2006-1518, upgrade to MySQL version 5.0.21 or later.
Which versions of MySQL are affected by CVE-2006-1518?
CVE-2006-1518 affects MySQL versions 5.0.1 through 5.0.20.
Can CVE-2006-1518 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2006-1518 can be exploited by remote attackers through specially crafted packets.
What component of MySQL is impacted by CVE-2006-1518?
The vulnerability in CVE-2006-1518 specifically affects the open_table function in sql_base.cc.
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