Security readout for executives and security teams
This is an old MySQL client library flaw. If software still uses libmysqlclient.so from MySQL 3.23.33 or earlier, a long host value could overflow memory and may allow arbitrary code execution. Modern supported MySQL client libraries should not be assumed affected from this bundle alone. Exposure is most likely in legacy applications, appliances, or statically bundled software using MySQL 3.23.33-era client libraries. Current asset data is needed because the bundle lists affected products as n/a despite the description naming MySQL versions. Prioritize discovery over emergency response. This is a very old high-impact issue, but the bundle lacks active exploitation evidence. Business risk depends on whether legacy MySQL client libraries still exist in production or embedded products. Mitigation focus: Inventory systems for MySQL 3.23.33 or earlier client libraries.; Replace unsupported libmysqlclient.so versions with supported MySQL client libraries.; Check MySQL release notes and vendor guidance for fixed-version direction..
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- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- mysql-libmysqlclient-bo(6418)CVE reference · vdb-entry, x_refsource_XF
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