CVE-2012-3180: Medium severity mysql vulnerability

Published Oct 17, 2012
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Updated

Unspecified vulnerability in the MySQL Server component in Oracle MySQL 5.1.65 and earlier, and 5.5.27 and earlier, allows remote authenticated users to affect availability via unknown vectors related to Server Optimizer.

Affected Software

14 affected components
Oracle MySQL>=5.1.0<=5.1.65
Oracle MySQL>=5.5.0<=5.5.27
MariaDB MariaDB>=5.1.0<5.1.66
MariaDB MariaDB>=5.5.0<5.5.28
Debian Debian Linux=6.0
Debian Debian Linux=7.0
Canonical Ubuntu Linux=10.04
Canonical Ubuntu Linux=11.10
Canonical Ubuntu Linux=12.04
Canonical Ubuntu Linux=12.10
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

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-2012-3180?

CVE-2012-3180 has a severity rating that indicates it can affect the availability of the MySQL Server.

2

How do I fix CVE-2012-3180?

To fix CVE-2012-3180, upgrade your MySQL or MariaDB installation to a version later than 5.1.65 for MySQL and 5.5.27 for MariaDB.

3

Who is affected by CVE-2012-3180?

CVE-2012-3180 affects users of Oracle MySQL 5.1.65 and earlier, and 5.5.27 and earlier versions, as well as some versions of MariaDB.

4

What types of systems are vulnerable to CVE-2012-3180?

Systems running Oracle MySQL and certain versions of MariaDB and Debian Linux are vulnerable to CVE-2012-3180.

5

What are the potential impacts of CVE-2012-3180?

The potential impact of CVE-2012-3180 could include degradation or disruption of the availability of database services.

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