Vulnerability Description
Buffer overflow in the mysql_real_connect function in MySQL 4.x before 4.0.21, and 3.x before 3.23.49, allows remote DNS servers to cause a denial of service and possibly execute arbitrary code via a DNS response with a large address length (h_length).
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Oracle | Mysql | >= 3.20, < 3.23.49 |
| Debian | Debian Linux | 3.0 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://bugs.mysql.com/bug.php?id=4017ExploitVendor Advisory
- http://distro.conectiva.com.br/atualizacoes/?id=a&anuncio=000892Broken Link
- http://lists.mysql.com/internals/14726Vendor Advisory
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=110140517515735&w=2Mailing ListThird Party Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/12305/Third Party Advisory
- http://www.ciac.org/ciac/bulletins/p-018.shtmlBroken Link
- http://www.debian.org/security/2004/dsa-562Third Party Advisory
- http://www.gentoo.org/security/en/glsa/glsa-200410-22.xmlThird Party Advisory
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2004-597.htmlPatchVendor Advisory
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2004-611.htmlPatchVendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/10981Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://www.trustix.org/errata/2004/0054/Vendor Advisory
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/17047Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://bugs.mysql.com/bug.php?id=4017ExploitVendor Advisory
- http://distro.conectiva.com.br/atualizacoes/?id=a&anuncio=000892Broken Link
FAQ
What is CVE-2004-0836?
CVE-2004-0836 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 10.0 (HIGH). Buffer overflow in the mysql_real_connect function in MySQL 4.x before 4.0.21, and 3.x before 3.23.49, allows remote DNS servers to cause a denial of service and possibly execute arbitrary code via a ...
How severe is CVE-2004-0836?
CVE-2004-0836 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 10.0/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2004-0836?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Oracle Mysql, Debian Debian Linux.