GLSA 201802-04: MySQL: Multiple vulnerabilities

Severity:high
Title:MySQL: Multiple vulnerabilities
Date:02/20/2018
Bugs: #616486, #625626, #634652, #644986
ID:201802-04

Synopsis

Multiple vulnerabilities were found in MySQL, the worst of which may allow remote execution of arbitrary code.

Background

A fast, multi-threaded, multi-user SQL database server.

Affected packages

Package Vulnerable Unaffected Architecture(s)
dev-db/mysql < 5.6.39 >= 5.6.39 All supported architectures

Description

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

Impact

A remote attacker could execute arbitrary code without authentication or cause a partial denial of service condition.

Workaround

There are no known workarounds at this time.

Resolution

All MySQL users should upgrade to the latest version:

      # emerge --sync
      # emerge --ask --oneshot --verbose ">=dev-db/mysql-5.6.39"
    

References

Availability

This GLSA and any updates to it are available for viewing at the Gentoo Security Website: http://security.gentoo.org/glsa/glsa-201802-04.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.

License

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