CVE-2012-0540
First published: Tue 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.
Credit: secalert_us@oracle.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| MySQL | >=5.1.0<=5.1.62 | |
| MySQL | >=5.5.0<=5.5.23 | |
| MariaDB | >=5.1.0<5.1.66 | |
| MariaDB | >=5.5.0<5.5.24 | |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux Desktop | =6.0 | |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server EUS | =6.3 | |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server | =6.0 | |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux Workstation | =6.0 |
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Reference Links
- http://osvdb.org/83976
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2012-1462.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/51309
- http://secunia.com/advisories/53372
- http://security.gentoo.org/glsa/glsa-201308-06.xml
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2013:150
- http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/topics/security/cpujul2012-392727.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/54551
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1027263
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/77061
Frequently Asked Questions
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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