CVE-2012-5614

CVE-2012-5614 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Redhat Enterprise Linux Desktop with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.0. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 13% places it in the 96th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation.

Key facts

Description

Oracle MySQL 5.1.67 and earlier and 5.5.29 and earlier, and MariaDB 5.5.28a and possibly other versions, allows remote authenticated users to cause a denial of service (mysqld crash) via a SELECT command with an UpdateXML command containing XML with a large number of unique, nested elements.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2012-5614?
Oracle MySQL 5.1.67 and earlier and 5.5.29 and earlier, and MariaDB 5.5.28a and possibly other versions, allows remote authenticated users to cause a denial of service (mysqld crash) via a SELECT command with an UpdateXML command containing XML with a large number of unique, nested elements.
How severe is CVE-2012-5614?
CVE-2012-5614 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2012-5614 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 13% (96th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2012-5614?
CVE-2012-5614 primarily affects Redhat Enterprise Linux Desktop. In total, 7 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2012-5614?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2012-5614 published?
CVE-2012-5614 was published on 2012-12-03 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (7)

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