Vulnerability Description
Multiple format string vulnerabilities in the dispatch_command function in libmysqld/sql_parse.cc in mysqld in MySQL 4.0.0 through 5.0.83 allow remote authenticated users to cause a denial of service (daemon crash) and possibly have unspecified other impact via format string specifiers in a database name in a (1) COM_CREATE_DB or (2) COM_DROP_DB request. NOTE: some of these details are obtained from third party information.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Mysql | Mysql | 4.1.0 |
| Oracle | Mysql | 4.0.0 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/fulldisclosure/2009-07/0058.htmlExploit
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2010//Mar/msg00001.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/35767Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/36566
- http://secunia.com/advisories/38517
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1022533
- http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4077
- http://ubuntu.com/usn/usn-897-1
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2009:179
- http://www.osvdb.org/55734Patch
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2009-1289.html
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2010-0110.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/504799/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/35609Exploit
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-1397-1
FAQ
What is CVE-2009-2446?
CVE-2009-2446 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 8.5 (HIGH). Multiple format string vulnerabilities in the dispatch_command function in libmysqld/sql_parse.cc in mysqld in MySQL 4.0.0 through 5.0.83 allow remote authenticated users to cause a denial of service ...
How severe is CVE-2009-2446?
CVE-2009-2446 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 8.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2009-2446?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Mysql Mysql, Oracle Mysql.