CVE-2012-0491: 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-2012-0488, CVE-2012-0489, 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
1
What is the severity of CVE-2012-0491?
CVE-2012-0491 has an unspecified severity that allows remote authenticated users to impact availability.
2
How do I fix CVE-2012-0491?
To fix CVE-2012-0491, upgrade to a non-vulnerable version of MySQL Server above 5.5.21.
3
Which versions of MySQL are affected by CVE-2012-0491?
CVE-2012-0491 affects Oracle MySQL versions 5.5.0 to 5.5.21.
4
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2012-0491?
CVE-2012-0491 is a vulnerability in MySQL Server that affects availability.
5
Who is affected by CVE-2012-0491?
Remote authenticated users with access to MySQL Server 5.5.x are the ones affected by CVE-2012-0491.