CVE-2012-0120: Medium severity mysql vulnerability

Published Jan 18, 2012
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Updated

Unspecified vulnerability in the MySQL Server component in Oracle MySQL 5.1.x and 5.5.x allows remote authenticated users to affect availability via unknown vectors, a different vulnerability than CVE-2012-0112, CVE-2012-0115, CVE-2012-0119, CVE-2012-0485, and CVE-2012-0492.

Affected Software

93 affected components
MySQL mysql=5.1.5
MySQL mysql=5.1.23
MySQL mysql=5.1.31
MySQL mysql=5.1.32
MySQL mysql=5.1.34
MySQL mysql=5.1.37
Oracle MySQL=5.1
Oracle MySQL=5.1.1
Oracle MySQL=5.1.2
Oracle MySQL=5.1.3
Oracle MySQL=5.1.4
Oracle MySQL=5.1.6
Oracle MySQL=5.1.7
Oracle MySQL=5.1.8
Oracle MySQL=5.1.9
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=5.1.18
Oracle MySQL=5.1.19
Oracle MySQL=5.1.20
Oracle MySQL=5.1.21
Oracle MySQL=5.1.22
Oracle MySQL=5.1.23-a
Oracle MySQL=5.1.24
Oracle MySQL=5.1.25
Oracle MySQL=5.1.26
Oracle MySQL=5.1.27
Oracle MySQL=5.1.28
Oracle MySQL=5.1.29
Oracle MySQL=5.1.30
Oracle MySQL=5.1.31-sp1
Oracle MySQL=5.1.33
Oracle MySQL=5.1.34-sp1
Oracle MySQL=5.1.35
Oracle MySQL=5.1.36
Oracle MySQL=5.1.37-sp1
Oracle MySQL=5.1.38
Oracle MySQL=5.1.39
Oracle MySQL=5.1.40
Oracle MySQL=5.1.40-sp1
Oracle MySQL=5.1.41
Oracle MySQL=5.1.42
Oracle MySQL=5.1.43
Oracle MySQL=5.1.43-sp1
Oracle MySQL=5.1.44
Oracle MySQL=5.1.45
Oracle MySQL=5.1.46
Oracle MySQL=5.1.46-sp1
Oracle MySQL=5.1.47
Oracle MySQL=5.1.48
Oracle MySQL=5.1.49
Oracle MySQL=5.1.49-sp1
Oracle MySQL=5.1.50
Oracle MySQL=5.1.51
Oracle MySQL=5.1.52
Oracle MySQL=5.1.52-sp1
Oracle MySQL=5.1.53
Oracle MySQL=5.1.54
Oracle MySQL=5.1.55
Oracle MySQL=5.1.56
Oracle MySQL=5.1.57
Oracle MySQL=5.1.58
Oracle MySQL=5.1.59
Oracle MySQL=5.1.60
Oracle MySQL=5.1.61
Oracle MySQL=5.5.0
Oracle MySQL=5.5.1
Oracle MySQL=5.5.2
Oracle MySQL=5.5.3
Oracle MySQL=5.5.4
Oracle MySQL=5.5.5
Oracle MySQL=5.5.6
Oracle MySQL=5.5.7
Oracle MySQL=5.5.8
Oracle MySQL=5.5.9
Oracle MySQL=5.5.10
Oracle MySQL=5.5.11
Oracle MySQL=5.5.12
Oracle MySQL=5.5.13
Oracle MySQL=5.5.14
Oracle MySQL=5.5.15
Oracle MySQL=5.5.16
Oracle MySQL=5.5.17
Oracle MySQL=5.5.18
Oracle MySQL=5.5.19
Oracle MySQL=5.5.20
Oracle MySQL=5.5.21

Event History

Jan 18, 2012
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-2012-0120?

The severity of CVE-2012-0120 is not explicitly measured, but it affects the availability of the MySQL server for remote authenticated users.

2

How do I fix CVE-2012-0120?

To fix CVE-2012-0120, update your MySQL server to the latest version available from Oracle.

3

Which versions of MySQL are affected by CVE-2012-0120?

CVE-2012-0120 affects MySQL versions 5.1.x and 5.5.x.

4

Can CVE-2012-0120 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2012-0120 can be exploited by remote authenticated users.

5

What components of MySQL are impacted by CVE-2012-0120?

CVE-2012-0120 impacts the MySQL Server component within the affected versions.

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