CVE-2013-1521: Medium severity Oracle MySQL vulnerability
Published Apr 17, 2013
·Updated
Unspecified vulnerability in Oracle MySQL 5.1.67 and earlier and 5.5.29 and earlier allows remote authenticated users to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability via unknown vectors related to Server Locking.
Affected Software
9 affected components
Oracle MySQL>=5.1.0<=5.1.67
Oracle MySQL>=5.5.0<=5.5.29
MariaDB MariaDB>=5.5.0<5.5.30
MariaDB MariaDB>=10.0.0<10.0.2
redhat Enterprise Linux Desktop=6.0
redhat Enterprise Linux Eus=6.4
redhat Enterprise Linux Server=6.0
redhat Enterprise Linux Server Aus=6.4
redhat Enterprise Linux Workstation=6.0
Event History
Apr 17, 2013
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:10 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:10 PM
Description
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2013-1521?
CVE-2013-1521 has a moderate severity rating, impacting confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
2
How do I fix CVE-2013-1521?
To mitigate the risk of CVE-2013-1521, users should upgrade MySQL to versions later than 5.1.67 and 5.5.29.
3
Which versions of MySQL are affected by CVE-2013-1521?
CVE-2013-1521 affects MySQL versions 5.1.67 and earlier, and 5.5.29 and earlier.
4
Are there any alternatives to MySQL that are affected by CVE-2013-1521?
Yes, MariaDB versions earlier than 5.5.30 and 10.0.2 are also vulnerable due to CVE-2013-1521.
5
What vectors are related to CVE-2013-1521?
CVE-2013-1521 involves unknown vectors related to Server Locking that could be exploited by remote authenticated users.