MySQL Improper Restriction of Operations within the Bounds of a Memory Buffer Vulnerability (CVE-2004-0836)

Description

Buffer overflow in the mysql_real_connect function in MySQL 4.x before 4.0.21, and 3.x before 3.23.49, allows remote DNS servers to cause a denial of service and possibly execute arbitrary code via a DNS response with a large address length (h_length).

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Related Vulnerabilities

Severity

Critical

Classification

CVE-2004-0836 CWE-119

Tags

Missing Update Known Vulnerabilities