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6.0

MySQL can let remote users run code via long names

CVE-2010-1850 · published 16 years ago
Summary

Versions 5.0 up to 5.0.91 and 5.1 before 5.1.47 are vulnerable to a buffer overflow when a remote user sends a very long table name in a COM_FIELD_LIST request. An attacker who can log in could cause the server to run whatever code they choose, potentially compromising the database. Update MySQL to a newer, patched version or restrict remote MySQL access until the upgrade is applied.

What to do

The CVE record does not list a fixed version. Check the vendor's site or the advisory links below - a fix may already be released.

Affected software
VendorProductAffected versions
mysql mysql 5.0.0
5.0.1
5.0.2
5.0.3
5.0.4
5.0.5
5.0.5.0.21
5.0.10
5.0.15
5.0.16
5.0.17
5.0.20
11 more version ranges
cpe:2.3:a:mysql:mysql:5.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
oracle mysql 5.0.0
5.0.3
5.0.6
5.0.7
5.0.8
5.0.9
5.0.11
5.0.12
5.0.13
5.0.14
5.0.18
5.0.19
50 more version ranges
cpe:2.3:a:oracle:mysql:5.0.0:alpha:*:*:*:*:*:*
Original advisory text
Buffer overflow in MySQL 5.0 through 5.0.91 and 5.1 before 5.1.47 allows remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary code via a COM_FIELD_LIST command with a long table name.
Buffer overflow in MySQL 5.0 through 5.0.91 and 5.1 before 5.1.47 allows remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary code via a COM_FIELD_LIST command with a long table name.
References
Fix within
Internet-facing 60 days
Internal At next upgrade
  • Not known to be exploited
  • Needs hands-on effort to exploit (estimated)
  • Gives an attacker partial control (estimated)
Severity
6.0 Medium
Exploitation
22% chance of attack within 30 days
Type
CWE-119Buffer Overflow
Timeline
Published8 Jun 2010
Updated29 Sep 2026
First seen29 Sep 2026
Sources
CVE-2010-1850 · NVD
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