GLSA 201504-05: MySQL and MariaDB: Multiple vulnerabilities
Severity: | normal |
Title: | MySQL and MariaDB: Multiple vulnerabilities |
Date: | 04/11/2015 |
Bugs: |
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ID: | 201504-05 |
Synopsis
Multiple vulnerabilities have been found in MySQL and MariaDB, the worst of which can allow remote attackers to cause a Denial of Service condition.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 | < 5.6.22 | >= 5.6.22 | All supported architectures |
dev-db/mariadb | < 10.0.16 | >= 10.0.16 | All supported architectures |
Description
Multiple vulnerabilities have been discovered in MySQL and MariaDB. Please review the CVE identifiers referenced below for details.
Impact
A remote attacker could exploit vulnerabilities to possibly cause a Denial of Service condition.
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-5.6.22"
All MariaDB users should upgrade to the latest version:
# emerge --sync
# emerge --ask --oneshot --verbose ">=dev-db/mariadb-10.0.16"
References
CVE-2014-6568 CVE-2015-0374 CVE-2015-0381 CVE-2015-0382 CVE-2015-0385 CVE-2015-0391 CVE-2015-0409 CVE-2015-0411 CVE-2015-0432
Availability
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Concerns?
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License
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