CVE-2012-0494: Low severity mysql vulnerability
Published Jan 18, 2012
·Updated
Unspecified vulnerability in the MySQL Server component in Oracle MySQL 5.5.x allows local users to affect availability via unknown vectors.
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-2012-0494?
CVE-2012-0494 is rated as a moderate severity vulnerability that affects the availability of MySQL Server.
2
How do I fix CVE-2012-0494?
To fix CVE-2012-0494, upgrade MySQL to a version that is not affected by this vulnerability.
3
What versions of MySQL are affected by CVE-2012-0494?
CVE-2012-0494 affects MySQL versions 5.5.0 through 5.5.21 inclusive.
4
Can CVE-2012-0494 be exploited remotely?
CVE-2012-0494 requires local access for exploitation, making it less of a risk than remote vulnerabilities.
5
What is the nature of the vulnerability in CVE-2012-0494?
CVE-2012-0494 is an unspecified vulnerability that allows local users to affect the availability of the MySQL Server.