What is CVE-2012-0553?

CVE-2012-0553 is a vulnerability in Mysql, classified under Improper Restriction of Operations within the Bounds of a Memory Buffer. Published 2013-03-28.

Is CVE-2012-0553 known to be exploited?

2 public proof-of-concept repositories are indexed. Not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.

Buffer overflow in Mysql

CVE-2012-0553

Buffer overflow in yaSSL, as used in MySQL 5.1.x before 5.1.68 and 5.5.x before 5.5.28, has unspecified impact and attack vectors, a different vulnerability than CVE-2013-1492.

Vulnerability class: Buffer Overflow

EPSS: 0.026 (83.8th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.

Affected products

Mysql — versions 5.1.5, 5.1.23, 5.1.31
Oracle Mysql — versions 5.1, 5.1.1, 5.1.2
N/a — versions n/a

Weakness classification (CWE)

CWE-119 — Improper Restriction of Operations within the Bounds of a Memory Buffer

Public proof-of-concept exploits

References

secalert_us@oracle.com (x_refsource_MISC)
secalert_us@oracle.com (x_refsource_SECUNIA, third-party-advisory)
secalert_us@oracle.com (x_refsource_CONFIRM)
secalert_us@oracle.com (x_refsource_SECUNIA, Vendor Advisory, third-party-advisory)
secalert_us@oracle.com (vendor-advisory, x_refsource_GENTOO)

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2012-0553?: CVE-2012-0553 is a vulnerability in Mysql, classified under Improper Restriction of Operations within the Bounds of a Memory Buffer. Published 2013-03-28.
Is CVE-2012-0553 known to be exploited?: 2 public proof-of-concept repositories are indexed. Not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.