GLSA 201411-02: MySQL, MariaDB: Multiple vulnerabilities

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Severity:	normal
Title:	MySQL, MariaDB: Multiple vulnerabilities
Date:	11/05/2014
Bugs:	#525504
ID:	201411-02

Synopsis

Multiple vulnerabilities have been found in the MySQL and MariaDB, possibly allowing attackers to cause unspecified impact.

Background

MySQL is a popular multi-threaded, multi-user SQL server. MariaDB is an enhanced, drop-in replacement for MySQL.

Affected packages

Package	Vulnerable	Unaffected	Architecture(s)
dev-db/mysql	< 5.5.40	>= 5.5.40	All supported architectures
dev-db/mariadb	< 5.5.40-r1	>= 5.5.40-r1	All supported architectures

Description

Multiple unspecified vulnerabilities have been discovered in MySQL. Please review the CVE identifiers referenced below for details.

Impact

A remote attacker could exploit these vulnerabilities to cause unspecified impact, possibly including remote execution of arbitrary code, Denial of Service, or disclosure of sensitive information.

Workaround

There is no known workaround at this time.

Resolution

All MySQL users should upgrade to the latest version:

      # emerge --sync
      # emerge --ask --oneshot --verbose ">=dev-db/mysql-5.5.40"

All MariaDB users should upgrade to the latest version:


      # emerge --sync
      # emerge --ask --oneshot --verbose ">=dev-db/mariadb-5.5.40-r1"

References

Availability

This GLSA and any updates to it are available for viewing at the Gentoo Security Website: http://security.gentoo.org/glsa/glsa-201411-02.xml

Concerns?

Security is a primary focus of Gentoo Linux and ensuring the confidentiality and security of our users machines is of utmost importance to us. Any security concerns should be addressed to security@gentoo.org or alternatively, you may file a bug at https://bugs.gentoo.org.