MEDIUM
CVE-2010-3840
NVD-CWE-OtherPublished: January 14, 2011· Updated: Jun 16, 2026
4.0
CVSS v3.1
Official Description
The Gis_line_string::init_from_wkb function in sql/spatial.cc in MySQL 5.1 before 5.1.51 allows remote authenticated users to cause a denial of service (server crash) by calling the PolyFromWKB function with Well-Known Binary (WKB) data containing a crafted number of (1) line strings or (2) line points.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2010-3840 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.
Exploitation requires some privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.
CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown
Exploitability
Attack VectorNetwork
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges Req.
User Interaction
Scope
Impact
ConfidentialityNone
IntegrityNone
AvailabilityP
AV:N/AC:L/Au:S/C:N/I:N/A:P
Affected Vendors & Products
Exploit & PoC Resources
NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
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Official Patches & Advisories
All References (40)
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http://secunia.com/advisories/42875Vendor Advisory
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http://secunia.com/advisories/42936Vendor Advisory
Quick Facts
CVE IDCVE-2010-3840
CVSS Score4.0 / 10
SeverityMEDIUM
WeaknessNVD-CWE-Other
CISA KEVNo
Affected2 vendor(s)
PublishedJan 14, 2011
Related CVEs (NVD-CWE-Other)
Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2010-3840 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
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