CVE-2012-0540: Medium severity mysql vulnerability
Published Jul 17, 2012
·Updated
Unspecified vulnerability in Oracle MySQL Server 5.1.62 and earlier and 5.5.23 and earlier allows remote authenticated users to affect availability, related to GIS Extension.
Affected Software
8 affected components
Oracle MySQL>=5.1.0<=5.1.62
Oracle MySQL>=5.5.0<=5.5.23
MariaDB MariaDB>=5.1.0<5.1.66
MariaDB MariaDB>=5.5.0<5.5.24
redhat Enterprise Linux Desktop=6.0
redhat Enterprise Linux Eus=6.3
redhat Enterprise Linux Server=6.0
redhat Enterprise Linux Workstation=6.0
Event History
Jul 17, 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-2012-0540?
CVE-2012-0540 has been classified as a moderate severity vulnerability affecting Oracle MySQL Server and related systems.
2
How do I fix CVE-2012-0540?
To address CVE-2012-0540, upgrade your Oracle MySQL Server to version 5.1.63 or 5.5.24 or later.
3
Who is affected by CVE-2012-0540?
CVE-2012-0540 affects remote authenticated users of Oracle MySQL Server 5.1.62 and earlier and 5.5.23 and earlier.
4
What are the potential consequences of CVE-2012-0540?
Exploitation of CVE-2012-0540 may allow remote authenticated users to impact the availability of the affected database systems.
5
Is CVE-2012-0540 present in MariaDB?
Yes, CVE-2012-0540 is also present in affected versions of MariaDB prior to 5.1.66 and 5.5.24.