[ GLSA 201610-06 ] MySQL and MariaDB

[GLSA]

Gentoo Linux Security Advisory

Title: MySQL and MariaDB: Multiple vulnerabilities (GLSA 201610-06)
Severity: normal
Exploitable: remote
Date: October 11, 2016
Bug(s): #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: dev-db/mysql
Vulnerable: < 5.6.31
Unaffected: >= 5.6.31
Architectures: All supported architectures

Package: dev-db/mariadb
Vulnerable: < 10.0.27
Unaffected: > 5.5.51 < 5.5.52
Architectures: All supported architectures

Package: dev-db/mariab
Unaffected: >= 10.0.27
Architectures: 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: