GLSA 201610-06: MySQL and MariaDB: Multiple vulnerabilities

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Severity:	normal
Title:	MySQL and MariaDB: Multiple vulnerabilities
Date:	10/11/2016
Bugs:	#546724, #555478, #555480, #564170, #564442, #572870, #580832, #580834, #589238, #589346, #593608
ID:	201610-06

Synopsis

Multiple vulnerabilities have been found in MySQL and MariaDB, the worst of which could allow remote attackers to cause a Denial of Service condition or obtain sensitive information.

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	< 5.6.31	>= 5.6.31	All supported architectures
dev-db/mariadb	< 10.0.27	5.5.51	All supported architectures
dev-db/mariab		>= 10.0.27	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, through multiple vectors, that affect the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of MySQL and MariaDB.

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-5.6.31"

All MariaDB users should upgrade to the latest version:


      # emerge --sync
      # emerge --ask --oneshot --verbose ">=dev-db/mariadb-10.0.27"

References

Availability

This GLSA and any updates to it are available for viewing at the Gentoo Security Website: http://security.gentoo.org/glsa/glsa-201610-06.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.