[ GLSA 201507-19 ] MySQL

[GLSA]

Gentoo Linux Security Advisory

Title: MySQL: Multiple vulnerabilities (GLSA 201507-19)
Severity: normal
Exploitable: remote
Date: July 10, 2015
Bug(s): #546722
ID: 201507-19

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: < 5.6.24
Unaffected: >= 5.5.43 < 5.5.44
Unaffected: >= 5.6.24
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 5.5.x users should upgrade to the latest version: