DB: MySQL MS-DOS Device Name Denial of Service

This signature detects MS-DOS device names used within a MySQL "use" command, which is improper. Attackers cause the MySQL process to hang and create a denial-of-service.

Extended Description

A remote attacker with access privileges to a database could cause a denial of service to the database.

References

CVE: CVE-2005-0799

Short Name
DB:MYSQL:MS-DOS-NAMES-DOS
Severity
Minor
Recommended
False
Recommended Action
None
Category
DB
Keywords
CVE-2005-0799 Denial Device MS-DOS MySQL Name Service of
Release Date
04/15/2005
Supported Platforms

srx-branch-12.3

srx-19.3

srx-branch-19.3

vsrx3bsd-19.2

srx-branch-19.4

vsrx-19.4

mx-12.3

mx-19.4

vmx-19.4

mx-19.3

vsrx3bsd-19.4

srx-19.4

vsrx-12.3

vmx-19.3

vsrx-19.2

srx-12.3

Sigpack Version
3375
False Positive
Unknown
CVSS Score

5.0

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