DB: MySQL Date Format String

This signature detects attempts to exploit a known vulnerability against MySQL database. Versions prior to 4.1.21, 5.0.21 or 5.1.9 are vulnerable. A successful attack can allow remote code execution.

Extended Description

MySQL is prone to a remote denial-of-service vulnerability because the database server fails to properly handle unexpected input. This issue allows remote attackers to crash affected database servers, denying service to legitimate users. Attackers must be able to execute arbitrary SQL statements on affected servers, which requires valid credentials to connect to affected servers. Attackers may exploit this issue in conjunction with latent SQL-injection vulnerabilities in other applications. Versions prior to MySQL 4.1.18, 5.0.19, and 5.1.6 are vulnerable.

Affected Products

Debian linux

References

BugTraq: 19032

CVE: CVE-2006-3469

URL: http://dev.mysql.com/doc/refman/5.0/en/news-5-0-21.html http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/19032

Short Name

DB:MYSQL:MYSQL-DATE-FS

Severity

Critical

Recommended

False

Recommended Action

Drop

DB: MySQL Date Format String

Extended Description

Affected Products

References

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