Improper input validation in Mysql

CVE-2009-4028

The vio_verify_callback function in viosslfactories.c in MySQL 5.0.x before 5.0.88 and 5.1.x before 5.1.41, when OpenSSL is used, accepts a value of zero for the depth of X.509 certificates, which allows man-in-the-middle attackers to spoof arbitrary SSL-based MySQL servers via a crafted certificate, as demonstrated by a certificate presented by a server linked against the yaSSL library.

Vulnerability class: Drupalgeddon 2 (CVE-2018-7600)

EPSS: 0.018 (75.8th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.

Affected products

  • Mysql — versions 5.0.0, 5.0.1, 5.0.2
  • Oracle Mysql — versions 5.0.0, 5.0.3, 5.0.6
  • N/a — versions n/a

Weakness classification (CWE)

Public proof-of-concept exploits

References

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2009-4028?
CVE-2009-4028 is a vulnerability in Mysql, classified under Improper Input Validation. Published 2009-11-30.
Is CVE-2009-4028 known to be exploited?
15 public proof-of-concept repositories are indexed. Not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.