CVE-2012-4414 SQL injection in n/a
Remote authenticated users can execute arbitrary SQL commands via the binary log, potentially compromising database integrity and confidentiality.
- 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-2012-4414?
CVE-2012-4414 is a medium-severity SQL injection vulnerability in Mariadb Mariadb, published on 22 Jan 2013. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Multiple SQL injection vulnerabilities in the replication code in Oracle MySQL possibly before 5.5.29, and MariaDB 5.1.x through 5.1.62, 5.2.x through 5.2.12, 5.3.x through 5.3.7, and 5.5.x through 5.5.25, allow remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary SQL commands via vectors related to the binary log. NOTE: as of 20130116, Oracle has not commented on claims from a downstream vendor that the fix in MySQL 5.5.29 is incomplete.
Weakness: CWE-89
Which versions are affected by CVE-2012-4414?
It affects 2 products.
Products include Mariadb Mariadb, Oracle Mysql.
How do I fix CVE-2012-4414?
Upgrade to a fixed version.
Use parameterised queries everywhere and never build SQL by joining strings. Upgrade affected software first; a web application firewall only buys time. More about SQL injection.
Is CVE-2012-4414 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2012-4414 in the wild and no public exploit code.
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Sources
Also known as GHSA-fq8v-ghvx-jmqh.