Denial of Service Vulnerability in MySQL MaxDB by MySQL
CVE-2004-0931

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Key Information:

Vendor

Mysql

Status
Vendor
CVE Published:
31 December 2004

What is CVE-2004-0931?

A vulnerability exists in MySQL MaxDB that allows remote attackers to exploit a flaw in the webdbm component. By sending an HTTP request with high ASCII values in the Server field, attackers can trigger an assertion error in the IsAscii7 function, potentially causing the system to crash and leading to a denial of service. This affects the availability of the MySQL MaxDB service, making it crucial for users to apply relevant security patches and updates.

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