CVE-2012-3166: Medium severity mysql vulnerability
Published Oct 17, 2012
·Updated
Unspecified vulnerability in the MySQL Server component in Oracle MySQL 5.1.63 and earlier, and 5.5.25 and earlier, allows remote authenticated users to affect availability via unknown vectors related to InnoDB.
Affected Software
15 affected components
Oracle MySQL>=5.1.0<=5.1.63
Oracle MySQL>=5.5.0<=5.5.25
MariaDB MariaDB>=5.1.0<5.1.66
MariaDB MariaDB>=5.5.0<5.5.27
Canonical Ubuntu Linux=10.04
Canonical Ubuntu Linux=11.10
Canonical Ubuntu Linux=12.04
Canonical Ubuntu Linux=12.10
Debian Debian Linux=6.0
Debian Debian Linux=7.0
redhat Enterprise Linux=6.0
redhat Enterprise Linux Desktop=6.0
redhat Enterprise Linux Eus=6.3
redhat Enterprise Linux Server=6.0
redhat Enterprise Linux Workstation=6.0
Remediation
Event History
Oct 17, 2012
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Description
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2012-3166?
CVE-2012-3166 is categorized as a medium severity vulnerability affecting MySQL components.
2
How do I fix CVE-2012-3166?
To fix CVE-2012-3166, upgrade MySQL to versions later than 5.1.63 or 5.5.25.
3
Which MySQL versions are affected by CVE-2012-3166?
CVE-2012-3166 affects MySQL versions 5.1.63 and earlier, as well as 5.5.25 and earlier.
4
Can remote unauthenticated users exploit CVE-2012-3166?
No, CVE-2012-3166 can only be exploited by remote authenticated users.
5
What type of impact does CVE-2012-3166 have on MySQL Server?
CVE-2012-3166 can affect the availability of the MySQL Server due to unspecified vectors related to InnoDB.