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CVE-2006-7232: sql_select.cc in MySQL 5.0.x before 5.0.32 and 5.1.x before 5.1.14 allows remote authenticated users to cau...

sql_select.cc in MySQL 5.0.x before 5.0.32 and 5.1.x before 5.1.14 allows remote authenticated users to cause a denial of service (crash) via an EXPLAIN SELECT FROM on the INFORMATION_SCHEMA table, as originally demonstrated using ORDER BY.

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Plain-English summary

This is an old MySQL denial-of-service issue. A logged-in database user could trigger a server crash through a crafted EXPLAIN query against INFORMATION_SCHEMA. The main business risk is outage of legacy MySQL-backed services, not confirmed data theft or remote code execution.

Executive priority

Treat as a legacy-service availability risk. It should not outrank actively exploited or unauthenticated critical flaws, but any remaining vulnerable MySQL instance is obsolete enough to justify prompt remediation planning.

Technical view

CVE-2006-7232 affects MySQL 5.0.x before 5.0.32 and 5.1.x before 5.1.14. The bug is in sql_select.cc and involves EXPLAIN SELECT behavior on INFORMATION_SCHEMA tables, originally demonstrated with ORDER BY. Sources describe remote authenticated denial of service by crash.

Likely exposure

Exposure is mainly legacy systems still running vulnerable MySQL 5.0 or 5.1 releases, especially where untrusted or broad application accounts can issue database queries remotely.

Exploitation context

The bundle does not show CISA KEV listing or active exploitation. The described attacker must already authenticate to MySQL. Public references include vendor advisories and vulnerability database entries, but no exploit status is established here.

Researcher notes

Evidence is limited to the CVE description and linked advisories. No CVSS, CWE, or detailed affected CPE data is present in the bundle. Avoid assuming broader MySQL forks or products are affected without vendor confirmation.

Mitigation direction

  • Upgrade MySQL 5.0.x to 5.0.32 or later, or a supported vendor package.
  • Upgrade MySQL 5.1.x to 5.1.14 or later, or a supported vendor package.
  • Check OS vendor advisories for backported fixes before relying on upstream version strings.
  • Restrict database network access to trusted application hosts and administrators.
  • Review database account privileges and remove unnecessary interactive query access.

Validation and detection

  • Inventory MySQL server versions and identify any 5.0.x or 5.1.x deployments.
  • Confirm whether vendor packages include fixes from referenced MySQL or OS advisories.
  • Review accounts that can authenticate remotely and query INFORMATION_SCHEMA.
  • Check monitoring history for unexplained MySQL crashes on legacy systems.
  • Prioritize validation for internet-reachable or shared database environments.
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