CVE-2012-5627
UnknownEPSS 11.41%
Last modified
CVE-2012-5627 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Oracle MySQL and MariaDB 5.5.x before 5.5.29, 5.3.x before 5.3.12, and 5.2.x before 5.2.14 does not modify the salt during multiple executions of the change_user command within the same connection which makes it easier for remote authenticated users to conduct brute force password guessing attacks.. EPSS estimates a 11.41% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Oracle MySQL and MariaDB 5.5.x before 5.5.29, 5.3.x before 5.3.12, and 5.2.x before 5.2.14 does not modify the salt during multiple executions of the change_user command within the same connection which makes it easier for remote authenticated users to conduct brute force password guessing attacks.
Metrics
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Oracle | Mysql | >= 5.5.0, < 5.5.29 |
| Mariadb | Mariadb | >= 5.2.0, < 5.2.14 |
| Mariadb | Mariadb | >= 5.3.0, < 5.3.12 |
| Mariadb | Mariadb | >= 5.5.0, < 5.5.29 |
| Mariadb | Mariadb | 10.0.0 |
References
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2012/Dec/58Exploit, Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2012/Dec/83Exploit, Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- http://seclists.org/oss-sec/2012/q4/424Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/53372Not Applicable
- http://security.gentoo.org/glsa/glsa-201308-06.xmlPatch, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=883719Issue Tracking, Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://mariadb.atlassian.net/browse/MDEV-3915Broken Link, Vendor Advisory
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2012/Dec/58Exploit, Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2012/Dec/83Exploit, Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- http://seclists.org/oss-sec/2012/q4/424Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/53372Not Applicable
- http://security.gentoo.org/glsa/glsa-201308-06.xmlPatch, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=883719Issue Tracking, Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://mariadb.atlassian.net/browse/MDEV-3915Broken Link, Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2012-5627?
Oracle MySQL and MariaDB 5.5.x before 5.5.29, 5.3.x before 5.3.12, and 5.2.x before 5.2.14 does not modify the salt during multiple executions of the change_user command within the same connection which makes it easier for remote authenticated users to conduct brute force password guessing attacks.
How severe is CVE-2012-5627?
Severity scoring for CVE-2012-5627 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 11.41% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2012-5627?
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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