REDHAT-BUG-628680
First published: Mon Aug 30 2010(Updated: )
A denial of service flaw was found in the way MySQL processed alternate read requests from two indexes on a table using the HANDLER interface. A remote, authenticated MySQL user could use this flaw to cause mysqld daemon abort. 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=54007">http://bugs.mysql.com/bug.php?id=54007</a> Upstream commit: [4] <a href="http://lists.mysql.com/commits/110598">http://lists.mysql.com/commits/110598</a>
| 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=54007
- http://lists.mysql.com/commits/110598
- 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-2010-3681
- https://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2010-0824.html
- 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=628680
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of REDHAT-BUG-628680?
The severity of REDHAT-BUG-628680 is categorized as a denial of service flaw that can lead to mysqld daemon aborting.
How do I fix REDHAT-BUG-628680?
To fix REDHAT-BUG-628680, it is recommended to upgrade to the latest patched version of MySQL.
What versions of MySQL are affected by REDHAT-BUG-628680?
REDHAT-BUG-628680 affects MySQL versions that utilize the HANDLER interface when processing alternate read requests.
Who can exploit REDHAT-BUG-628680?
A remote, authenticated MySQL user can exploit REDHAT-BUG-628680 to cause the MySQL daemon to abort.
What type of attack does REDHAT-BUG-628680 represent?
REDHAT-BUG-628680 represents a denial of service attack, affecting the stability of the MySQL server.
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