Description
The my_net_skip_rest function in sql/net_serv.cc in MySQL 5.0 through 5.0.91 and 5.1 before 5.1.47 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (CPU and bandwidth consumption) by sending a large number of packets that exceed the maximum length.
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+lenny4 | DSA-2057-1 |
Red Hat
Security tracker ↗| Release | Package | Fixed in | Advisory |
|---|---|---|---|
| RHEL 5 | mysql +4 | 5.0.95-1.el5_7.1 | RHSA-2012:0127 |
Advisories 2
- RHSA-2012:0127 Red Hat Security Advisory: mysql security update Red Hat Security Advisories (RHSA) · Jun 26, 2026
- DSA-2057-1 mysql-dfsg-5.0 - several Debian Security (DSA / DLA) · Mar 9, 2026
References
- USN-1397-1 vendor-advisory
- oval:org.mitre.oval:def:7328 vdb-entry signature
- http://bugs.mysql.com/bug.php?id=50974
- http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4435
- APPLE-SA-2010-11-10-1 vendor-advisory
- http://dev.mysql.com/doc/refman/5.1/en/news-5-1-47.html
- http://lists.mysql.com/commits/106060
- 1024032 vdb-entry
- http://dev.mysql.com/doc/refman/5.0/en/news-5-0-91.html
- SUSE-SR:2010:021 vendor-advisory
- MDVSA-2010:107 vendor-advisory
- SUSE-SR:2010:019 vendor-advisory