CVE-2012-0488: Medium severity mysql vulnerability

Published Jan 18, 2012

Updated

Unspecified vulnerability in the MySQL Server component in Oracle MySQL 5.5.x allows remote authenticated users to affect availability via unknown vectors, a different vulnerability than CVE-2012-0117, CVE-2012-0486, CVE-2012-0487, CVE-2012-0489, CVE-2012-0491, CVE-2012-0493, and CVE-2012-0495.

Affected Software

22 affected components

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

What is the severity of CVE-2012-0488?

The severity of CVE-2012-0488 has not been explicitly defined but it allows remote authenticated users to affect availability.

How do I fix CVE-2012-0488?

To fix CVE-2012-0488, it is recommended to upgrade MySQL to a version that addresses the vulnerability.

Which versions of MySQL are affected by CVE-2012-0488?

CVE-2012-0488 affects MySQL versions 5.5.0 through 5.5.21.

What kind of attack does CVE-2012-0488 enable?

CVE-2012-0488 enables remote authenticated users to potentially compromise the availability of the MySQL server.

Are there any known exploits for CVE-2012-0488?

There are no publicly known exploits specifically for CVE-2012-0488, but it is still important to address the vulnerability.