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CVE-2012-5615

UnknownEPSS 14.78%

Last modified

CVE-2012-5615 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Oracle MySQL 5.5.38 and earlier, 5.6.19 and earlier, and MariaDB 5.5.28a, 5.3.11, 5.2.13, 5.1.66, and possibly other versions, generates different error messages with different time delays depending on whether a user name exists, which allows remote attackers to enumerate valid usernames.. EPSS estimates a 14.78% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Oracle MySQL 5.5.38 and earlier, 5.6.19 and earlier, and MariaDB 5.5.28a, 5.3.11, 5.2.13, 5.1.66, and possibly other versions, generates different error messages with different time delays depending on whether a user name exists, which allows remote attackers to enumerate valid usernames.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
14.78%

96.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
MariadbMariadb5.1.66
MariadbMariadb5.2.13
MariadbMariadb5.3.11
MariadbMariadb5.5.28a
OracleMysql5.5.19

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2012-5615?
Oracle MySQL 5.5.38 and earlier, 5.6.19 and earlier, and MariaDB 5.5.28a, 5.3.11, 5.2.13, 5.1.66, and possibly other versions, generates different error messages with different time delays depending on whether a user name exists, which allows remote attackers to enumerate valid usernames.
How severe is CVE-2012-5615?
Severity scoring for CVE-2012-5615 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 14.78% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2012-5615?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST