Oracle MySQL Client Remote Buffer Overflow Vulnerability (Windows)

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  3. Oracle MySQL Client Remote Buffer Overflow Vulnerability (Windows)
Summary
This host is installed with Oracle MySQL Client and is prone to remote buffer overflow vulnerability.
Impact
Successful exploitation will allow attackers to manipulate certain data and cause a DoS (Denial of Service). Impact Level: Application
Solution
Upgrade to MySQL version 5.5.35 or later, For Updates refer to http://www.mysql.com
Insight
Flaw is due to an user-supplied input is not properly validated when handling server versions in client/mysql.cc.
Affected
Oracle MySQL version 5.5.34 and earlier.
Detection
Get the installed version with the help of detect NVT and check the version is vulnerable or not.
References
Updated on 2017-03-28
Severity
High Severity
Classification
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