CVE-2008-0226
HighPublic exploitMultiple 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.
Published Jan 28, 2008 · Updated Mar 9, 2026 · Also known as DEBIAN-CVE-2008-0226, DEBIAN-CVE-2008-0227, DSA-1478-1
Key Facts
Patch immediately- CVE-2008-0226 is a high-severity vulnerability (CVSS 7.5 v2) affecting Mysql, Yassl, Mac OS X (Apple) and 3 more products.
- It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog. Public exploit code is available.
- EPSS estimates a 92% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- Fixed versions are available, including mysql-dfsg-5.0 5.0.32-7etch5, Yassl 1.7.5.
- Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is very likely to be exploited soon.
CVSS v2
7.5
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P
EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)
92%
Higher than 99.8% of all scored CVEs
Exploited in the wild
No known
Not in a known-exploited catalog
Public exploit code
Available
Proof-of-concept or weaponized module
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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.
Affected Products
76 affected entries in total| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| MysqlMysql | 5.0.0, 5.0.1, 5.0.10, 5.0.15, 5.0.16, 5.0.17, 5.0.2, 5.0.20 | n/a |
| YasslYassl | See advisory | 1.7.5 |
| Mac OS XApple | 10.5.4 | n/a |
| Ubuntu LinuxCanonical | 6.06, 6.10, 7.04, 7.10 | n/a |
| Debian LinuxDebian | 5.0 | n/a |
Patched Releases
mysql-dfsg-5.0
5.0.32-7etch5
Yassl
1.7.5
Timeline
Publicly disclosed
Jan 28, 2008
Last updated
Mar 9, 2026
Weakness Type
- CWE-119 Improper Restriction of Operations within the Bounds of a Memory Buffer
References
- advisoryAPPLE-SA-2008-10-09
- advisory3531
- advisoryhttp://support.apple.com/kb/HT3216
- advisoryDSA-1478
- advisory20080104 Multiple vulnerabilities in yaSSL 1.7.5
FAQ
Common Questions.
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.
Affected: Mysql versions 5.0.0, 5.0.1, 5.0.10, 5.0.15, 5.0.16, 5.0.17, 5.0.2, 5.0.20; Yassl; Mac OS X (Apple) versions 10.5.4, among others. The full list is in the CVE brief.
It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog.
No, it is not currently listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.
Public exploit code is available.
Fixed versions are available, including mysql-dfsg-5.0 5.0.32-7etch5, Yassl 1.7.5.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is very likely to be exploited soon.
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