REDHAT-BUG-640865
First published: Thu Oct 07 2010(Updated: )
A flaw in MySQL versions prior to 5.1.51 [1] was reported [2] that could allow an authenticated user to cause the MySQL server to crash when improper WKB data was passed to the PolyFromWKB() function. There is an upstream patch [3] to correct the issue. [1] <a href="http://dev.mysql.com/doc/refman/5.1/en/news-5-1-51.html">http://dev.mysql.com/doc/refman/5.1/en/news-5-1-51.html</a> [2] <a href="http://bugs.mysql.com/bug.php?id=51875">http://bugs.mysql.com/bug.php?id=51875</a> [3] <a href="http://lists.mysql.com/commits/117094">http://lists.mysql.com/commits/117094</a>
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| MySQL (MySQL-common) | <5.1.51 |
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Reference Links
- http://dev.mysql.com/doc/refman/5.1/en/news-5-1-51.html
- http://bugs.mysql.com/bug.php?id=51875
- http://lists.mysql.com/commits/117094
- http://article.gmane.org/gmane.comp.security.oss.general/3627
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/attachment.cgi?id=453413&action=diff
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/attachment.cgi?id=453413&action=edit
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/show_bug.cgi?id=645647
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/show_bug.cgi?id=645651
- 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=640865
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of REDHAT-BUG-640865?
The vulnerability REDHAT-BUG-640865 is classified as a significant issue because it allows authenticated users to crash the MySQL server.
How do I fix REDHAT-BUG-640865?
To resolve the vulnerability REDHAT-BUG-640865, you should upgrade MySQL to version 5.1.51 or higher.
What versions of MySQL are affected by REDHAT-BUG-640865?
MySQL versions prior to 5.1.51 are affected by REDHAT-BUG-640865.
Can an unauthenticated user exploit REDHAT-BUG-640865?
No, REDHAT-BUG-640865 requires authenticated user access to exploit the vulnerability.
What function is related to the vulnerability in REDHAT-BUG-640865?
The vulnerability in REDHAT-BUG-640865 is related to the PolyFromWKB() function in MySQL.
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