CVE-2010-1850: Buffer overflow in MySQL 5.0 through 5.0.91 and 5.1 before 5.1.47 allows remote authenticated users to exec...

Security readout for executives and security teams

CVE-2010-1850 is a MySQL server memory corruption flaw. An authenticated remote database user could trigger a buffer overflow using an unusually long table name request, with reported impact of arbitrary code execution. Business risk depends on whether legacy MySQL 5.0 or early 5.1 systems still exist and accept remote logins. Exposure is most likely in legacy database servers, embedded appliances, or old distribution packages still running MySQL 5.0 or MySQL 5.1 before 5.1.47. Internet exposure is not required if untrusted or broad internal users can authenticate to MySQL. Prioritize remediation where legacy MySQL is reachable by many internal users, third parties, or exposed application paths. If no affected MySQL versions remain, document closure. If any remain, treat as a high-priority legacy database risk because compromise could affect data confidentiality, integrity, and availability. Mitigation focus: Upgrade MySQL 5.1 deployments to 5.1.47 or vendor-fixed packages.; For MySQL 5.0, follow vendor advisories because the bundle lists 5.0 through 5.0.91 affected.; Restrict MySQL network access to trusted application hosts only..

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Jun 28, 2026, 02:01 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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