Vulnerability Description
Multiple buffer overflows in yaSSL 1.7.5 and earlier, as used in MySQL and possibly other products, allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via (1) the ProcessOldClientHello function in handshake.cpp or (2) "input_buffer& operator>>" in yassl_imp.cpp.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Yassl | Yassl | <= 1.7.5 |
| Mysql | Mysql | 5.0.0 |
| Oracle | Mysql | 5.0.23 |
| Apple | Mac Os X | 10.5.4 |
| Debian | Debian Linux | 5.0 |
| Canonical | Ubuntu Linux | 6.06 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://bugs.mysql.com/33814Permissions Required
- http://dev.mysql.com/doc/refman/5.1/en/news-5-1-23.htmlNot Applicable
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2008/Oct/msg00001.htmlMailing ListThird Party Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/28324Not Applicable
- http://secunia.com/advisories/28419Not Applicable
- http://secunia.com/advisories/28597Not Applicable
- http://secunia.com/advisories/29443Not Applicable
- http://secunia.com/advisories/32222Not Applicable
- http://securityreason.com/securityalert/3531Third Party Advisory
- http://support.apple.com/kb/HT3216Third Party Advisory
- http://www.debian.org/security/2008/dsa-1478Third Party Advisory
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2008:150Broken Link
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/485810/100/0/threadedThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/485811/100/0/threadedThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/27140Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
FAQ
What is CVE-2008-0226?
CVE-2008-0226 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). Multiple buffer overflows in yaSSL 1.7.5 and earlier, as used in MySQL and possibly other products, allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via (1) the ProcessOldClientHello function in hands...
How severe is CVE-2008-0226?
CVE-2008-0226 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2008-0226?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Yassl Yassl, Mysql Mysql, Oracle Mysql, Apple Mac Os X, Debian Debian Linux.