MySQL Remote Denial Of Service Vulnerability
Severity: CRITICAL
Advisory Date: JUL 21, 2015
DESCRIPTION
There exists an information disclosure vulnerability in MySQL database. The vulnerability is due to a flaw in the server component responsible for the login handshake procedure and allows an attacker with anonymous access to the database to read sensitive data stored in the memory of the server. The attacker then may use the acquired information to compromise the server or to facilitate other attack attempts.
TREND MICRO PROTECTION INFORMATION
Apply associated Trend Micro DPI Rules.
SOLUTION
Trend Micro Deep Security DPI Rule Number: 1004901
Trend Micro Deep Security DPI Rule Name: 1004901 - Identified Suspicious Remote Login To MySQL Server Without Password
AFFECTED SOFTWARE AND VERSION
- mysql
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