Sun.MySQL.Dispatch.Command.Format.String
Description
This indicates an attack attempt against a format string vulnerability in Sun Microsystems MySQL database server.
The vulnerability is caused by an error when the vulnerable software handles a specially crafted create or drop database command. It allows a remote attacker to cause a denial of service (daemon crash).
Affected Products
MySQL 5.x
MySQL 4.x
Impact
Denial of Service: Remote attackers can crash vulnerable systems.
Recommended Actions
Upgrade to the latest version:
http://dev.mysql.com/downloads/
Telemetry
Coverage
IPS (Regular DB) | |
IPS (Extended DB) |