GLSA 202105-27: MySQL: Multiple vulnerabilities

Severity:normal
Title:MySQL: Multiple vulnerabilities
Date:05/26/2021
Bugs: #699876, #708090, #717628, #732974, #766339, #789243
ID:202105-27

Synopsis

Multiple vulnerabilities have been found in MySQL, the worst of which could result in the arbitrary execution of code.

Background

MySQL is a popular multi-threaded, multi-user SQL server.

Affected packages

Package Vulnerable Unaffected Architecture(s)
dev-db/mysql-connector-c < 8.0.24 >= 8.0.24 All supported architectures
dev-db/mysql < 8.0.24 >= 5.7.34 All supported architectures

Description

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

Impact

An attacker could possibly execute arbitrary code with the privileges of the process, escalate privileges, gain access to critical data or complete access to all MySQL server accessible data, or 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-5.7.34"
    

All mysql users should upgrade to the latest version:

# emerge --sync # emerge --ask --oneshot --verbose ">=dev-db/mysql-8.0.24"

References

Availability

This GLSA and any updates to it are available for viewing at the Gentoo Security Website: http://security.gentoo.org/glsa/glsa-202105-27.xml

Concerns?

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License

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