MySQL memcmp() Comparison Error Vulnerability
Last Update Date:
13 Jun 2012 15:08
Release Date:
13 Jun 2012
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RISK: High Risk
TYPE: Servers - Database Servers
A vulnerability has been identified in MySQL. A remote user can bypass authentication.
A remote user can trigger a flaw in comparing authentication data to bypass authentication.
Versions compiled with a memcmp() function that can return an arbitrary integer (outside of -128 .. 127 range) are affected.
Impact
- Security Restriction Bypass
System / Technologies affected
- MySQL 5.1.61, 5.2.11, 5.3.5, 5.5.22 and prior versions
Solutions
Before installation of the software, please visit the software manufacturer web-site for more details.
- The vendor has issued a fix (5.1.63, 5.5.24, 5.6.6).
http://bugs.mysql.com/bug.php?id=64884
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