DB: MySQL UpdateXML

This signature detects attempts to exploit a known vulnerability against MySQL. A successful attack can result in a denial-of-service condition.

Extended Description

MySQL is prone to a remote denial-of-service vulnerability because it fails to handle certain XPath expressions. An attacker can exploit this issue to crash the application, denying access to legitimate users. This issue affects: MySQL 5.1.31 and earlier MySQL 6.0.9 and earlier

Affected Products

Mysql_ab mysql

References

BugTraq: 33972

CVE: CVE-2009-0819

Short Name

DB:MYSQL:UPDATEXML

Severity

Major

Recommended

False

Recommended Action

Drop

DB: MySQL UpdateXML

Extended Description

Affected Products

References

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