[ GLSA 201308-06 ] MySQL: Multiple vulnerabilities

[GLSA]

Gentoo Linux Security Advisory

Title: MySQL: Multiple vulnerabilities (GLSA 201308-06)
Severity: high
Exploitable: remote
Date: August 29, 2013
Updated: August 30, 2013
Bug(s): #399375, #411503, #412889, #417989, #445602, #462498, #466236, #477474
ID: 201308-06

Synopsis

Multiple vulnerabilities have been found in MySQL, allowing
attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause Denial of Service.


Background

MySQL is a fast, multi-threaded, multi-user SQL database server.

Affected Packages

Package: dev-db/mysql
Vulnerable: < 5.1.70
Unaffected: >= 5.1.70
Architectures: All supported architectures


Description

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


Impact

A remote attacker could send a specially crafted request, possibly
resulting in execution of arbitrary code with the privileges of the
application or a Denial of Service condition.


Workaround

There is no known workaround at this time.

Resolution

All MySQL users should upgrade to the latest version: