CVE-2007-5925: Input Validation
First published: Sat Nov 10 2007(Updated: )
The convert_search_mode_to_innobase function in ha_innodb.cc in the InnoDB engine in MySQL 5.1.23-BK and earlier allows remote authenticated users to cause a denial of service (database crash) via a certain CONTAINS operation on an indexed column, which triggers an assertion error.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| MySQL Server | <=5.1.23_bk |
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Reference Links
- http://lists.grok.org.uk/pipermail/full-disclosure/2007-November/067350.html
- http://bugs.mysql.com/bug.php?id=32125
- http://bugs.gentoo.org/show_bug.cgi?id=198988
- http://www.debian.org/security/2007/dsa-1413
- http://security.gentoo.org/glsa/glsa-200711-25.xml
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/26353
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1018978
- http://secunia.com/advisories/27568
- http://secunia.com/advisories/27649
- http://secunia.com/advisories/27823
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDKSA-2007:243
- http://secunia.com/advisories/28040
- https://www.redhat.com/archives/fedora-package-announce/2007-December/msg00467.html
- https://www.redhat.com/archives/fedora-package-announce/2007-December/msg00475.html
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2007-1155.html
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2007-1157.html
- http://slackware.com/security/viewer.php?l=slackware-security&y=2007&m=slackware-security.428959
- http://secunia.com/advisories/28025
- http://secunia.com/advisories/28108
- http://secunia.com/advisories/28099
- http://secunia.com/advisories/28128
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2008-02/msg00003.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/28838
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2007/3903
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/38284
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A11390
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-1397-1
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/559-1/
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2007-5925?
CVE-2007-5925 is classified as a denial of service vulnerability that can lead to a database crash.
How do I fix CVE-2007-5925?
To fix CVE-2007-5925, upgrade to MySQL version 5.1.23-BK or later.
What versions of MySQL are affected by CVE-2007-5925?
CVE-2007-5925 affects MySQL versions 5.1.23-BK and earlier.
Can CVE-2007-5925 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2007-5925 can be exploited by remote authenticated users.
What operation triggers the vulnerability in CVE-2007-5925?
CVE-2007-5925 is triggered by a certain CONTAINS operation on an indexed column.
- agent/references
- agent/type
- agent/last-modified-date
- agent/first-publish-date
- agent/weakness
- agent/severity
- agent/author
- agent/softwarecombine
- agent/tags
- agent/event
- agent/description
- collector/nvd-index
- agent/software-canonical-lookup-request
- collector/nvd-historical
- vendor/mysql
- canonical/mysql server
- version/mysql server/5.1.23_bk