REDHAT-BUG-628040
First published: Fri Aug 27 2010(Updated: )
A denial of service flaw was found in the way MySQL processed joins queries, which involved a table with unique SET column. A remote MySQL user could use this flaw to cause mysqld daemon crash. References: [1] <a href="http://secunia.com/advisories/41048/">http://secunia.com/advisories/41048/</a> [2] <a href="http://dev.mysql.com/doc/refman/5.1/en/news-5-1-49.html">http://dev.mysql.com/doc/refman/5.1/en/news-5-1-49.html</a> Upstream bug report: [3] <a href="http://bugs.mysql.com/bug.php?id=54575">http://bugs.mysql.com/bug.php?id=54575</a> Note: This issue only causes a temporary denial of service, as the mysql daemon shipped with Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5 will be automatically restarted after the crash.
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| MySQL (MySQL-common) |
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Reference Links
- http://secunia.com/advisories/41048/
- http://dev.mysql.com/doc/refman/5.1/en/news-5-1-49.html
- http://bugs.mysql.com/bug.php?id=54575
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2010/08/30/8
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/show_bug.cgi?id=636780
- https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/CVE-2010-3677
- https://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2010-0825.html
- https://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2011-0164.html
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=628040
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of REDHAT-BUG-628040?
The severity of REDHAT-BUG-628040 is classified as a denial of service vulnerability.
How do I fix REDHAT-BUG-628040?
To fix REDHAT-BUG-628040, update your MySQL version to a patched release that addresses this vulnerability.
Who is affected by REDHAT-BUG-628040?
Any remote MySQL user operating with a version that allows unique SET column processing is affected by REDHAT-BUG-628040.
What type of attack can exploit REDHAT-BUG-628040?
REDHAT-BUG-628040 can be exploited via crafted join queries, leading to a crash of the mysqld daemon.
Is REDHAT-BUG-628040 specific to any MySQL version?
Yes, REDHAT-BUG-628040 specifically affects certain versions of MySQL that handle joins improperly.
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