Vulnerability Description
The Gis_line_string::init_from_wkb function in sql/spatial.cc in MySQL 5.1 before 5.1.51 allows remote authenticated users to cause a denial of service (server crash) by calling the PolyFromWKB function with Well-Known Binary (WKB) data containing a crafted number of (1) line strings or (2) line points.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Mysql | Mysql | 5.1.5 |
| Oracle | Mysql | 5.1 |
References
- http://bugs.mysql.com/bug.php?id=51875Patch
- http://dev.mysql.com/doc/refman/5.1/en/news-5-1-51.html
- http://lists.mysql.com/commits/117094Patch
- http://secunia.com/advisories/42875Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/42936Vendor Advisory
- http://www.debian.org/security/2011/dsa-2143
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2010:222
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2010:223
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2010-0824.html
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2010-0825.html
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2011-0164.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/43676
- http://www.turbolinux.co.jp/security/2011/TLSA-2011-3j.txt
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-1017-1
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-1397-1
FAQ
What is CVE-2010-3840?
CVE-2010-3840 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.0 (MEDIUM). The Gis_line_string::init_from_wkb function in sql/spatial.cc in MySQL 5.1 before 5.1.51 allows remote authenticated users to cause a denial of service (server crash) by calling the PolyFromWKB functi...
How severe is CVE-2010-3840?
CVE-2010-3840 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 4.0/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2010-3840?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Mysql Mysql, Oracle Mysql.