CVE-2008-0226
Multiple buffer overflows in yaSSL 1.7.5 and earlier, as used in MySQL and possibly other...
CVE-2008-0226 is a high vulnerability (CVSS 7.5) in Mysql, published January 10, 2008. Public exploit code exists. EPSS puts the chance of exploitation in the next 30 days at 91.6%, the 99th percentile. No source names a fixed version.
- Severity
- 7.5 HighCVSS 2.0, NVD
- Exploit chance
- 91.6%EPSS, 99th percentile
- Exploitation
- None known5 public exploits
- Fixed in
- No fix listedNo source names one
Description
Multiple buffer overflows in yaSSL 1.7.5 and earlier, as used in MySQL and possibly other products, allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via (1) the ProcessOldClientHello function in handshake.cpp or (2) "input_buffer& operator>>" in yassl_imp.cpp.
Exploit likelihood
Affected products
Affected packages
| Package | Affected | Fixed |
|---|---|---|
mysql-dfsg-5.0Debian:4.0 From an advisory covering 2 CVEs | before 5.0.32-7etch5, plus listed versions 5.0.32-7etch15.0.32-7etch35.0.32-7etch3~bpo31+15.0.32-7etch45.0.32-7etch5~bpo31+1 | 5.0.32-7etch5 |
Public exploits
Links only. Every CVE stores no exploit code.
| Source | Link | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Exploit-DB | MySQL 6.0 yaSSL 1.7.5 - Hello Message Buffer Overflow (Metasploit) | 2008-01-04 |
| Metasploit | MySQL yaSSL SSL Hello Message Buffer Overflow | 2008-01-04 |
| Metasploit | MySQL yaSSL SSL Hello Message Buffer Overflow | 2008-01-04 |
| Exploit-DB | MySQL yaSSL (Windows) - SSL Hello Message Buffer Overflow (Metasploit) | 2010-05-09 |
| Exploit-DB | MySQL yaSSL (Linux) - SSL Hello Message Buffer Overflow (Metasploit) | 2010-05-09 |
What each source reports
NVD Score used
Multiple buffer overflows in yaSSL 1.7.5 and earlier, as used in MySQL and possibly other products, allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via (1) the ProcessOldClientHello function in handshake.cpp or (2) "input_buffer& operator>>" in yassl_imp.cpp.
- Record
CVE-2008-0226- CVSS 2.0
- 7.5 High
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P - Weakness
- CWE-119
- Updated
- 2026-11-02
CVE ListNo score
Multiple buffer overflows in yaSSL 1.7.5 and earlier, as used in MySQL and possibly other products, allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via (1) the ProcessOldClientHello function in handshake.cpp or (2) "input_buffer& operator>>" in yassl_imp.cpp.
- Record
CVE-2008-0226- Updated
- 2026-11-02
EUVDEUVD-2008-0238No score
Multiple buffer overflows in yaSSL 1.7.5 and earlier, as used in MySQL and possibly other products, allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via (1) the ProcessOldClientHello function in handshake.cpp or (2) "input_buffer& operator>>" in yassl_imp.cpp.
- Record
EUVD-2008-0238- Updated
- 2026-11-03
GitHub AdvisoriesGHSA-62p8-jm49-f9f2No score
Multiple buffer overflows in yaSSL 1.7.5 and earlier, as used in MySQL and possibly other...
Multiple buffer overflows in yaSSL 1.7.5 and earlier, as used in MySQL and possibly other products, allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via (1) the ProcessOldClientHello function in handshake.cpp or (2) "input_buffer& operator>>" in yassl_imp.cpp.
- Record
GHSA-62p8-jm49-f9f2- Weakness
- CWE-119
- Updated
- 2026-11-02
History
| Recorded | Changed | Sources |
|---|---|---|
| affected, exploits, facts | ||
| aliases | EUVD | |
| first indexed | CVE List, Exploit-DB, GitHub Advisories, Metasploit, NVD, OSV |
Dates are when Every CVE recorded each change. Upstream dates may differ.
References
debian.org/security/2008/dsa-1478
secunia.com/advisories/29443
securityfocus.com/archive/1/485810/100/0/threaded
securityreason.com/securityalert/3531
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bugs.mysql.com/33814
vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/0560/references
dev.mysql.com/doc/refman/5.1/en/news-5-1-23.html
ubuntu.com/usn/usn-588-1
mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2008:150
exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/39431
lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2008/Oct/msg00001.html
support.apple.com/kb/HT3216
nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2008-0226
github.com/advisories/GHSA-62p8-jm49-f9f2