UnixWare MySQL User-Defined Function Buffer Overflow Vulnerability (SCOSA-2006.18)

Original Release Date: April 14, 2006
Last Revised: April 14, 2006
Number: ASA-2006-083
Risk Level: None
Advisory Version: 1.0
Advisory Status: Final

1. Overview:

MySQL is susceptible to a buffer overflow attack by authenticated remote users. Users with permissions to create user-defined functions could craft a function to execute arbitrary code through the use of a long function_name field. The Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures project (cve.mitre.org) has assigned the name CVE-2005-2558 to this issue.

The original advisory from SCO can be viewed at:

No Avaya System products are vulnerable, as UnixWare MySQL is not installed by default.

2. Avaya System Products with UnixWare MySQL installed: none

3. Additional Information:

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5. Revision History:

V 1.0 - April 14, 2006 - Initial Statement issued.

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