CVE-2009-2446 Other in n/a

High 8.5 Published 13 Jul 2009 Updated 7 Aug 2024

Authenticated users can crash the MySQL daemon or potentially execute code via format string vulnerabilities in database creation or deletion commands.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Any signed-in user
Attackable: Over the internet
Victim action needed: Not needed
Fix: Available

What is CVE-2009-2446?

CVE-2009-2446 is a high-severity vulnerability in Mysql Mysql, published on 13 Jul 2009. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Multiple format string vulnerabilities in the dispatch_command function in libmysqld/sql_parse.cc in mysqld in MySQL 4.0.0 through 5.0.83 allow remote authenticated users to cause a denial of service (daemon crash) and possibly have unspecified other impact via format string specifiers in a database name in a (1) COM_CREATE_DB or (2) COM_DROP_DB request. NOTE: some of these details are obtained from third party information.

Weakness: CWE-134

Which versions are affected by CVE-2009-2446?

It affects 2 products.

Products include Mysql Mysql, Oracle Mysql.

How do I fix CVE-2009-2446?

Upgrade to a fixed version.

Is CVE-2009-2446 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2009-2446 exists.

Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.

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Sources

Also known as DSA-1877-1, GHSA-q8wr-mc75-9wjp.