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CVE-2006-3081

First published: Mon Jun 19 2006(Updated: )

mysqld in MySQL 4.1.x before 4.1.18, 5.0.x before 5.0.19, and 5.1.x before 5.1.6 allows remote authorized users to cause a denial of service (crash) via a NULL second argument to the str_to_date function.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
MySQL=5.0.0
MySQL=4.1.13
MySQL=5.0.3
MySQL=4.1.15
MySQL=5.0.2
MySQL=5.0.1
MySQL=5.0.4
MySQL=5.1.5
MySQL=4.0.18
MySQL=4.1.4
MySQL=4.1.5
MySQL=4.1.7
MySQL=4.1.16
MySQL=5.0.18

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2006-3081?

    CVE-2006-3081 has been classified as a denial of service vulnerability that can crash the MySQL server.

  • How do I fix CVE-2006-3081?

    To fix CVE-2006-3081, upgrade MySQL to versions 4.1.18, 5.0.19, or 5.1.6 or later.

  • Which versions of MySQL are affected by CVE-2006-3081?

    CVE-2006-3081 affects MySQL versions 4.1.x before 4.1.18, 5.0.x before 5.0.19, and 5.1.x before 5.1.6.

  • Can CVE-2006-3081 be exploited by unauthorized users?

    No, CVE-2006-3081 can only be exploited by remote authorized users.

  • What function in MySQL is vulnerable in CVE-2006-3081?

    The vulnerability in CVE-2006-3081 exists in the str_to_date function when a NULL second argument is provided.

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