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CVE-2012-5614

MediumPublished

Oracle MySQL 5.1.67 and earlier and 5.5.29 and earlier, and MariaDB 5.5.28a and possibly other versions, allows remote authenticated users to cause a denial...

Published: Dec 3, 2012
Updated: Aug 6, 2024
Assigning CNA: redhat
Evidence observed: Dec 2, 2012

Primary CVSS

4.0/ 10Medium

nvd · CVSS 2.0

AV:N/AC:L/Au:S/C:N/I:N/A:P

EPSS probability estimate

13.2%

Moderate · next 30 days

Percentile: 96.3%
Model date: Sep 21, 2026

EPSS is a statistical estimate, not a certainty or a measure of impact. Combine it with CVSS, KEV status, exposure and your environment.

Summary

Oracle MySQL 5.1.67 and earlier and 5.5.29 and earlier, and MariaDB 5.5.28a and possibly other versions, allows remote authenticated users to cause a denial of service (mysqld crash) via a SELECT command with an UpdateXML command containing XML with a large number of unique, nested elements.

Sources

MySQL - Denial of Service (PoC)Exploit
kingcope · linux · Dec 2, 2012

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