Description
Stack-based buffer overflow in the acl_get function in Oracle MySQL 5.5.19 and other versions through 5.5.28, and 5.1.53 and other versions through 5.1.66, and MariaDB 5.5.2.x before 5.5.28a, 5.3.x before 5.3.11, 5.2.x before 5.2.13 and 5.1.x before 5.1.66, allows remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary code via a long argument to the GRANT FILE command.
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 6.0 | mysql-5.1 | 5.1.66-0+squeeze1 | DSA-2581-1 |
Red Hat
Security tracker ↗| Release | Package | Fixed in | Advisory |
|---|---|---|---|
| RHEL 6 | mysql +7 | 5.1.66-2.el6_3 | RHSA-2012:1551 |
| RHEL 5 | mysql +4 | 5.0.95-5.el5_9 | RHSA-2013:0180 |
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 |
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| 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 1
- MySQL (Linux) - Stack Buffer Overrun (PoC) EDB-23075 · dos · Dec 2, 2012
Sources: PoC-in-GitHub, Metasploit Framework, Exploit-DB — updated daily. Only links are listed; no exploit code is hosted here.
Advisories 6
- RHSA-2012:1551 Red Hat Security Advisory: mysql security update Red Hat Security Advisories (RHSA) · Jun 26, 2026
- DSA-2581-1 mysql-5.1 - several 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
- RHSA-2013:0180 Red Hat Security Advisory: mysql security update Red Hat Security Advisories (RHSA) · Nov 22, 2025
References
- https://kb.askmonty.org/en/mariadb-5528a-release-notes/
- openSUSE-SU-2013:0013 vendor-advisory
- 23075 exploit
- USN-1703-1 vendor-advisory
- MDVSA-2013:102 vendor-advisory
- openSUSE-SU-2013:0156 vendor-advisory
- 53372 third-party-advisory
- openSUSE-SU-2013:0135 vendor-advisory
- openSUSE-SU-2013:0011 vendor-advisory
- http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/topics/security/cpujan2013-1515902.html
- [oss-security] 20121202 Re: Re: [Full-disclosure] MySQL (Linux) Stack based buffer overrun PoC Zeroday mailing-list
- https://kb.askmonty.org/en/mariadb-5166-release-notes/
- RHSA-2013:0180 vendor-advisory
- 20121201 MySQL (Linux) Stack based buffer overrun PoC Zeroday mailing-list
- GLSA-201308-06 vendor-advisory
- [oss-security] 20121202 Re: Re: [Full-disclosure] MySQL (Linux) Stack based buffer overrun PoC Zeroday mailing-list
- RHSA-2012:1551 vendor-advisory
- DSA-2581 vendor-advisory
- SUSE-SU-2013:0262 vendor-advisory
- openSUSE-SU-2013:0014 vendor-advisory
- 51443 third-party-advisory
- openSUSE-SU-2013:1412 vendor-advisory
- https://kb.askmonty.org/en/mariadb-5311-release-notes/
- oval:org.mitre.oval:def:16395 vdb-entry signature
- USN-1658-1 vendor-advisory
- MDVSA-2013:150 vendor-advisory
- https://kb.askmonty.org/en/mariadb-5213-release-notes/