CVE-2012-0882 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code via a buffer overflow in the yaSSL library used by MySQL.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2012-0882?
CVE-2012-0882 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in Mysql Mysql, published on 21 Dec 2012. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Buffer overflow in yaSSL, as used in MySQL 5.5.20 and possibly other versions including 5.5.x before 5.5.22 and 5.1.x before 5.1.62, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via unspecified vectors, as demonstrated by VulnDisco Pack Professional 9.17. NOTE: as of 20120224, this disclosure has no actionable information. However, because the module author is a reliable researcher, the issue is being assigned a CVE identifier for tracking purposes. NOTE: due to lack of details, it is not clear whether this issue is a duplicate of CVE-2012-0492 or another CVE.
Weakness: CWE-119
Which versions are affected by CVE-2012-0882?
It affects 2 products.
Products include Mysql Mysql, Oracle Mysql.
How do I fix CVE-2012-0882?
No fix has been published for CVE-2012-0882 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.
Is CVE-2012-0882 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2012-0882 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Mysql Mysql
Sources
Also known as GHSA-w3hv-rp5r-hr2c.