CVE-2006-3081: Medium severity mysql mysql vulnerability

Published Jun 19, 2006
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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 strtodate function.

Affected Software

14 affected components
MySQL mysql=5.0.0
MySQL mysql=4.1.13
MySQL mysql=5.0.3
MySQL mysql=4.1.15
MySQL mysql=5.0.2
MySQL mysql=5.0.1
MySQL mysql=5.0.4
MySQL mysql=5.1.5
Oracle MySQL=4.0.18
Oracle MySQL=4.1.4
Oracle MySQL=4.1.5
Oracle MySQL=4.1.7
Oracle MySQL=4.1.16
Oracle MySQL=5.0.18

Event History

Jun 19, 2006
CVE Published
06:02 PM
CVE Published
via MITRE·10:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·10:00 PM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

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.

2

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.

3

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.

4

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

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

5

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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