CVE-2012-5614
First published: Sun Dec 02 2012(Updated: )
A Denial-of-Service flaw was found in MySQL. An authenticated database user could use this flaw to cause a temporary denial of service (mysqld crash) Reference: <a href="http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2012/Dec/7">http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2012/Dec/7</a> This issue was assigned <a href="https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/CVE-2012-5614">CVE-2012-5614</a>.
Credit: secalert@redhat.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| redhat/mysql | <5.5.21 | 5.5.21 |
| Oracle MySQL | >=5.1.0<=5.1.67 | |
| Oracle MySQL | >=5.5.0<=5.5.29 | |
| MariaDB | >=5.5.0<5.5.30 | |
| MariaDB | >=10.0.0<10.0.2 | |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux Desktop | =6.0 | |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server EUS | =6.4 | |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server | =6.0 | |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server | =6.4 | |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux Workstation | =6.0 |
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Reference Links
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2013-0772.html
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2012/Dec/7
- 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.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2012/12/02/3
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2012/12/02/4
- http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/topics/security/cpuapr2013-1899555.html
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1027829
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=882607
- https://mariadb.atlassian.net/browse/MDEV-3910
- https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/CVE-2012-5614
- http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/topics/security/cpuapr2013-1899555.html#AppendixMSQL
- https://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2013-0772.html
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2012-5614?
CVE-2012-5614 is classified as a Denial-of-Service vulnerability that can cause mysqld crashes.
How do I fix CVE-2012-5614?
To mitigate CVE-2012-5614, upgrade MySQL to version 5.5.21 or higher.
Which versions of MySQL are affected by CVE-2012-5614?
Versions of MySQL between 5.1.0 and 5.1.67 and between 5.5.0 and 5.5.29 are affected by CVE-2012-5614.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2012-5614?
CVE-2012-5614 is a Denial-of-Service vulnerability that allows an authenticated user to crash the MySQL server.
Can MariaDB be affected by CVE-2012-5614?
Yes, certain versions of MariaDB between 5.5.0 and 5.5.30 are also affected by CVE-2012-5614.
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