CVE-2012-5611: Buffer Overflow

Published Dec 3, 2012
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Updated

Stack-based buffer overflow in the aclget function in Oracle MySQL 5.5.19 and other versions through 5.5.28, and 5.1.53 and other versions through 5.1.66, and MariaDB 5.5.2.x before 5.5.28a, 5.3.x before 5.3.11, 5.2.x before 5.2.13 and 5.1.x before 5.1.66, allows remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary code via a long argument to the GRANT FILE command.

Affected Software

94 affected components
MariaDB MariaDB=5.1.41
MariaDB MariaDB=5.1.42
MariaDB MariaDB=5.1.44
MariaDB MariaDB=5.1.47
MariaDB MariaDB=5.1.49
MariaDB MariaDB=5.1.50
MariaDB MariaDB=5.1.51
MariaDB MariaDB=5.1.53
MariaDB MariaDB=5.1.55
MariaDB MariaDB=5.1.60
MariaDB MariaDB=5.1.61
MariaDB MariaDB=5.1.62
MariaDB MariaDB=5.2.0
MariaDB MariaDB=5.2.1
MariaDB MariaDB=5.2.2
MariaDB MariaDB=5.2.3
MariaDB MariaDB=5.2.4
MariaDB MariaDB=5.2.5
MariaDB MariaDB=5.2.6
MariaDB MariaDB=5.2.7
MariaDB MariaDB=5.2.8
MariaDB MariaDB=5.2.9
MariaDB MariaDB=5.2.10
MariaDB MariaDB=5.2.11
MariaDB MariaDB=5.2.12
MariaDB MariaDB=5.3.0
MariaDB MariaDB=5.3.1
MariaDB MariaDB=5.3.2
MariaDB MariaDB=5.3.3
MariaDB MariaDB=5.3.4
MariaDB MariaDB=5.3.5
MariaDB MariaDB=5.3.6
MariaDB MariaDB=5.3.7
MariaDB MariaDB=5.3.8
MariaDB MariaDB=5.3.9
MariaDB MariaDB=5.3.10
MariaDB MariaDB=5.5.20
MariaDB MariaDB=5.5.21
MariaDB MariaDB=5.5.22
MariaDB MariaDB=5.5.23
MariaDB MariaDB=5.5.24
MariaDB MariaDB=5.5.25
MariaDB MariaDB=5.5.27
MariaDB MariaDB=5.5.28
Oracle MySQL=5.1.53
Oracle MySQL=5.5.19
Linux Linux
All of the following
Any of the following
MariaDB MariaDB=5.1.41
MariaDB MariaDB=5.1.42
MariaDB MariaDB=5.1.44
MariaDB MariaDB=5.1.47
MariaDB MariaDB=5.1.49
MariaDB MariaDB=5.1.50
MariaDB MariaDB=5.1.51
MariaDB MariaDB=5.1.53
MariaDB MariaDB=5.1.55
MariaDB MariaDB=5.1.60
MariaDB MariaDB=5.1.61
MariaDB MariaDB=5.1.62
MariaDB MariaDB=5.2.0
MariaDB MariaDB=5.2.1
MariaDB MariaDB=5.2.2
MariaDB MariaDB=5.2.3
MariaDB MariaDB=5.2.4
MariaDB MariaDB=5.2.5
MariaDB MariaDB=5.2.6
MariaDB MariaDB=5.2.7
MariaDB MariaDB=5.2.8
MariaDB MariaDB=5.2.9
MariaDB MariaDB=5.2.10
MariaDB MariaDB=5.2.11
MariaDB MariaDB=5.2.12
MariaDB MariaDB=5.3.0
MariaDB MariaDB=5.3.1
MariaDB MariaDB=5.3.2
MariaDB MariaDB=5.3.3
MariaDB MariaDB=5.3.4
MariaDB MariaDB=5.3.5
MariaDB MariaDB=5.3.6
MariaDB MariaDB=5.3.7
MariaDB MariaDB=5.3.8
MariaDB MariaDB=5.3.9
MariaDB MariaDB=5.3.10
MariaDB MariaDB=5.5.20
MariaDB MariaDB=5.5.21
MariaDB MariaDB=5.5.22
MariaDB MariaDB=5.5.23
MariaDB MariaDB=5.5.24
MariaDB MariaDB=5.5.25
MariaDB MariaDB=5.5.27
MariaDB MariaDB=5.5.28
Oracle MySQL=5.1.53
Oracle MySQL=5.5.19
Linux Linux kernel

Event History

Dec 3, 2012
CVE Published
via MITRE·11:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·11:00 AM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2012-5611?

CVE-2012-5611 has been classified as a high-severity vulnerability due to the potential for remote code execution.

2

How do I fix CVE-2012-5611?

To fix CVE-2012-5611, you should upgrade to MySQL version 5.5.29 or later, or MariaDB version 5.5.28a or later.

3

What versions of MySQL are affected by CVE-2012-5611?

CVE-2012-5611 affects MySQL versions 5.5.19 to 5.5.28 and 5.1.53 to 5.1.66.

4

Which MariaDB versions are impacted by CVE-2012-5611?

CVE-2012-5611 affects MariaDB versions 5.1.53 through 5.1.66, 5.2.x before 5.2.13, 5.3.x before 5.3.11, and 5.5.2.x before 5.5.28a.

5

What is a stack-based buffer overflow in the context of CVE-2012-5611?

A stack-based buffer overflow in CVE-2012-5611 allows attackers to exploit the function acl_get, leading to potential execution of arbitrary code.

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