CVE-2012-5060: Medium severity ORACLE MySQL vulnerability
Published Jan 17, 2013
·Updated
Unspecified vulnerability in the Server component in Oracle MySQL 5.1.65 and earlier and 5.5.27 and earlier allows remote authenticated users to affect availability, related to GIS Extension.
Affected Software
8 affected components
ORACLE MySQL>=5.1.0<=5.1.65
ORACLE MySQL>=5.5.0<=5.5.27
MariaDB MariaDB>=5.1.0<5.1.66
MariaDB MariaDB>=5.5.0<5.5.28
Canonical Ubuntu Linux=10.04
Canonical Ubuntu Linux=11.10
Canonical Ubuntu Linux=12.04
Canonical Ubuntu Linux=12.10
Event History
Jan 17, 2013
CVE Published
via MITRE·01:30 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·01:30 AM
Description
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2012-5060?
CVE-2012-5060 is classified as a moderate severity vulnerability that affects the availability of Oracle MySQL.
2
How do I fix CVE-2012-5060?
To mitigate CVE-2012-5060, upgrade to Oracle MySQL versions later than 5.1.65 and 5.5.27.
3
Which versions of MySQL are affected by CVE-2012-5060?
CVE-2012-5060 affects Oracle MySQL versions 5.1.65 and earlier, and 5.5.27 and earlier.
4
Can CVE-2012-5060 affect MariaDB installations?
Yes, CVE-2012-5060 can affect MariaDB versions earlier than 5.1.66 and 5.5.28.
5
Is CVE-2012-5060 a remote exploit?
Yes, CVE-2012-5060 can be exploited by remote authenticated users.