MySQL Handler Multiple Denial Of Service Vulnerabilities

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  3. MySQL Handler Multiple Denial Of Service Vulnerabilities
Summary
The host is running MySQL and is prone to multiple denial of service vulnerabilities.
Impact
Successful exploitation could allow users to cause a Denial of Service Impact Level: Application
Solution
Upgrade to MySQL version 5.1.49 or 5.5.5 For updates refer to http://dev.mysql.com/downloads
Insight
The flaws are due to: - An error in handling of HANDLER interface and performing alternate reads from two indexes on a table, which triggers an assertion failure. - An error in handling of 'OK' packet when a 'LOAD DATA INFILE' request generates SQL errors.
Affected
MySQL version 5.1 before 5.1.49 and 5.5 before 5.5.5 on all running platform.
References
Updated on 2015-03-25
Severity
Medium Severity
Classification
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