Buffer overflow in the mysql_real_connect function in MySQL 4.x before 4.0.21, and 3.x before 3.23.49, allows remote DNS servers to cause a denial of service and possibly execute arbitrary code via a DNS response with a large address length (h_length).
| Product | Vendor Advisory | Solution File | Added | Published |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freebsd | — | Upgrade mysql-clientUpgrade mysql-server | Dec 10, 2025 | Dec 16, 2004 |
| Gentoo Linux | — | Upgrade dev-db/mysql. | Oct 30, 2017 | Nov 3, 2004 |
| Suse | — | Upgrade mysql-MaxUpgrade mysql | Feb 17, 2015 | Nov 3, 2004 |
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