CVE-2014-6520

Name: CVE-2014-6520
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2014-10-15T22:55:06.983+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 2.64%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2014-6520 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Unspecified vulnerability in Oracle MySQL Server 5.5.38 and earlier allows remote authenticated users to affect availability via vectors related to SERVER:DDL.. EPSS estimates a 2.64% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Unspecified vulnerability in Oracle MySQL Server 5.5.38 and earlier allows remote authenticated users to affect availability via vectors related to SERVER:DDL.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

2.64%

83.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Oracle	Mysql	>= 5.5.0, <= 5.5.38
Suse	Linux Enterprise Desktop	12
Suse	Linux Enterprise Server	12
Suse	Linux Enterprise Software Development Kit	12
Suse	Linux Enterprise Workstation Extension	12
Mariadb	Mariadb	>= 5.5.0, < 5.5.39
Mariadb	Mariadb	>= 10.0.0, < 10.0.13

References

http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2015-04/msg00016.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/topics/security/bulletinoct2015-2511968.htmlVendor Advisory
http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/topics/security/cpuoct2014-1972960.htmlPatch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/70510Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2015-04/msg00016.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/topics/security/bulletinoct2015-2511968.htmlVendor Advisory
http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/topics/security/cpuoct2014-1972960.htmlPatch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/70510Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry

Timeline

Published: Oct 15, 2014
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2014-6520?

Unspecified vulnerability in Oracle MySQL Server 5.5.38 and earlier allows remote authenticated users to affect availability via vectors related to SERVER:DDL.

How severe is CVE-2014-6520?

Severity scoring for CVE-2014-6520 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 2.64% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2014-6520?

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.

Are you affected by CVE-2014-6520?

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Source: NVD / NIST