Description
mysqld in MySQL 5.0.x before 5.0.88 and 5.1.x before 5.1.41 does not (1) properly handle errors during execution of certain SELECT statements with subqueries, and does not (2) preserve certain null_value flags during execution of statements that use the GeomFromWKB function, which allows remote authenticated users to cause a denial of service (daemon crash) via a crafted statement.
Fixed in Linux distributions
Distributions backport fixes, so the version that fixes this vulnerability differs per release — upgrade to at least the version shown. From the distributions' security trackers and advisories.
Debian
Security tracker ↗| Release | Package | Fixed in | Advisory |
|---|---|---|---|
| Debian 5.0 | mysql-dfsg-5.0 | 5.0.51a-24+lenny3 | DSA-1997-1 |
| Debian 4.0 | mysql-dfsg-5.0 | 5.0.32-7etch12 | DSA-1997-1 |
Red Hat
Security tracker ↗| Release | Package | Fixed in | Advisory |
|---|---|---|---|
| RHEL 5 | mysql +4 | 5.0.77-4.el5_4.2 | RHSA-2010:0109 |
SUSE
Security tracker ↗| Release | Package | Fixed in | Advisory |
|---|---|---|---|
| SLES 15 SP1 | mariadb104 | 10.4.30-150100.3.5.10 | SUSE-RU-2023:3956-1 |
| SLES 15 SP1 | python-mysqlclient | 1.4.6-150100.3.3.7 | SUSE-RU-2023:3956-1 |
| SLES 12 SP5 | lz4 | 1.8.0-3.5.2 | SUSE-RU-2023:4991-1 |
| SLES 12 SP5 | mariadb-connector-c | 3.1.22-2.35.1 | SUSE-RU-2023:4991-1 |
| SLES 12 SP5 | mariadb104 | 10.4.30-8.5.46 | SUSE-RU-2023:4991-1 |
| SLES 12 SP5 | python-mysqlclient | 1.3.14-8.9.2 | SUSE-RU-2023:4991-1 |
Show 3 more (older releases, extended support, other products)Fewer releases
| Release | Package | Fixed in | Advisory |
|---|---|---|---|
| SLES for SAP 15 SP1 | mariadb104 | 10.4.30-150100.3.5.10 | SUSE-RU-2023:3956-1 |
| SLES for SAP 15 SP1 | python-mysqlclient | 1.4.6-150100.3.3.7 | SUSE-RU-2023:3956-1 |
| SLES for SAP 12 SP5 | lz4 | 1.8.0-3.5.2 | SUSE-RU-2023:4991-1 |
| SLES for SAP 12 SP5 | mariadb-connector-c | 3.1.22-2.35.1 | SUSE-RU-2023:4991-1 |
| SLES for SAP 12 SP5 | mariadb104 | 10.4.30-8.5.46 | SUSE-RU-2023:4991-1 |
| SLES for SAP 12 SP5 | python-mysqlclient | 1.3.14-8.9.2 | SUSE-RU-2023:4991-1 |
| SLE HPC 15 SP1 | mariadb104 | 10.4.30-150100.3.5.10 | SUSE-RU-2023:3956-1 |
| SLE HPC 15 SP1 | python-mysqlclient | 1.4.6-150100.3.3.7 | SUSE-RU-2023:3956-1 |
openSUSE
Security tracker ↗| Release | Package | Fixed in | Advisory |
|---|---|---|---|
| openSUSE Tumbleweed | mariadb | 10.0.22-3.8 | openSUSE-SU-2024:10153-1 |
Public exploits
Exploit or proof-of-concept code for this vulnerability is publicly available, which lowers the bar for attackers. Treat it as a reason to patch sooner.
Third-party code, not reviewed by us. Public PoCs are sometimes fake or contain malware. Read the code first and run it only in an isolated lab, against systems you are authorised to test.
Exploit-DB 2
- MySQL 6.0.9 - SELECT Statement WHERE Clause Sub-query Denial of Service EDB-33397 · dos · Nov 23, 2009 · verified
- MySQL 6.0.9 - 'GeomFromWKB()' Function First Argument Geometry Value Handling Denial of Service EDB-33398 · dos · Nov 23, 2009 · verified
Sources: PoC-in-GitHub, Metasploit Framework, Exploit-DB — updated daily. Only links are listed; no exploit code is hosted here.
Advisories 5
- RHSA-2010:0109 Red Hat Security Advisory: mysql security update Red Hat Security Advisories (RHSA) · Jun 26, 2026
- DSA-1997-1 mysql-dfsg-5.0 - several vulnerabilities Debian Security (DSA / DLA) · Mar 9, 2026
- SUSE-RU-2023:4991-1 Recommended update for mariadb104 SUSE / openSUSE Security Updates · Feb 4, 2026
- openSUSE-SU-2024:10153-1 libmysqlclient-devel-10.0.22-3.8 on GA media SUSE / openSUSE Security Updates · Feb 4, 2026
- SUSE-RU-2023:3956-1 Recommended update for mariadb104 SUSE / openSUSE Security Updates · Feb 4, 2026
References
- 38573 third-party-advisory
- http://bugs.mysql.com/48291
- USN-1397-1 vendor-advisory
- [oss-security] 20091123 Re: CVE Request - MySQL - 5.0.88 mailing-list
- 38517 third-party-advisory
- RHSA-2010:0109 vendor-advisory
- ADV-2010-1107 vdb-entry
- FEDORA-2009-12180 vendor-advisory
- USN-897-1 vendor-advisory
- SUSE-SR:2010:011 vendor-advisory
- APPLE-SA-2010-03-29-1 vendor-advisory
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=540906
- http://dev.mysql.com/doc/refman/5.1/en/news-5-1-41.html
- http://dev.mysql.com/doc/refman/5.0/en/news-5-0-88.html
- oval:org.mitre.oval:def:11349 vdb-entry signature
- http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4077
- [oss-security] 20091121 CVE Request - MySQL - 5.0.88 mailing-list
- 37717 third-party-advisory
- [oss-security] 20091121 Re: CVE Request - MySQL - 5.0.88 mailing-list
- http://bugs.mysql.com/47780
- oval:org.mitre.oval:def:8500 vdb-entry signature
- DSA-1997 vendor-advisory