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CVE-2007-6304

First published: Mon Dec 10 2007(Updated: )

The federated engine in MySQL 5.0.x before 5.0.51a, 5.1.x before 5.1.23, and 6.0.x before 6.0.4, when performing a certain SHOW TABLE STATUS query, allows remote MySQL servers to cause a denial of service (federated handler crash and daemon crash) via a response that lacks the minimum required number of columns.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
MySQL (MySQL-common)=5.0.5
MySQL (MySQL-common)=5.0.10
MySQL (MySQL-common)=5.0.0
MySQL (MySQL-common)=5.0.15
MySQL (MySQL-common)=5.0.17
MySQL (MySQL-common)=5.0.5.0.21
MySQL (MySQL-common)=5.0.3
MySQL (MySQL-common)=5.0.24
MySQL (MySQL-common)=5.0.2
MySQL (MySQL-common)=5.0.22.1.0.1
MySQL (MySQL-common)=5.0.20
MySQL (MySQL-common)=5.0.1
MySQL (MySQL-common)=5.0.4
MySQL (MySQL-common)=5.0.16
Oracle MySQL=6.0.0
Oracle MySQL=6.0.1
Oracle MySQL=6.0.2
Oracle MySQL=6.0.3
Oracle MySQL=5.0.0-alpha
Oracle MySQL=5.0.3-beta
Oracle MySQL=5.0.6
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
Oracle MySQL=5.0.19
Oracle MySQL=5.0.21
Oracle MySQL=5.0.22
Oracle MySQL=5.0.27
Oracle MySQL=5.0.33
Oracle MySQL=5.0.37
Oracle MySQL=5.0.41
Oracle MySQL=5.0.7
Oracle MySQL=5.0.8
Oracle MySQL=5.1.1
Oracle MySQL=5.1.2
Oracle MySQL=5.1.10
Oracle MySQL=5.1.11
Oracle MySQL=5.1.12
Oracle MySQL=5.1.13
Oracle MySQL=5.1.14
Oracle MySQL=5.1.15
Oracle MySQL=5.1.16
Oracle MySQL=5.1.17
Oracle MySQL=5.0.9

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2007-6304?

    CVE-2007-6304 has a medium severity level as it can lead to a denial of service situation.

  • How do I fix CVE-2007-6304?

    Fixing CVE-2007-6304 involves upgrading MySQL to versions 5.0.51a, 5.1.23, or 6.0.4 or later.

  • Which MySQL versions are affected by CVE-2007-6304?

    CVE-2007-6304 affects MySQL versions 5.0.x before 5.0.51a, 5.1.x before 5.1.23, and 6.0.x before 6.0.4.

  • What is the impact of CVE-2007-6304 on MySQL?

    The impact of CVE-2007-6304 is that it allows remote MySQL servers to crash the federated handler and daemon.

  • Can CVE-2007-6304 be exploited remotely?

    Yes, CVE-2007-6304 can be exploited remotely via a specially crafted SHOW TABLE STATUS query.

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