[ GLSA 201201-02 ] MySQL: Multiple vulnerabilities

[GLSA]

Gentoo Linux Security Advisory

Title: MySQL: Multiple vulnerabilities (GLSA 201201-02)
Severity: high
Exploitable: remote
Date: January 05, 2012
Bug(s): #220813, #229329, #237166, #238117, #240407, #277717, #294187, #303747, #319489, #321791, #339717, #344987, #351413
ID: 201201-02

Synopsis

Multiple vulnerabilities were found in MySQL, some of which may
allow execution of arbitrary code.


Background

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


Affected Packages

Package: dev-db/mysql
Vulnerable: < 5.1.56
Unaffected: >= 5.1.56
Architectures: All supported architectures


Description

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


Impact

An unauthenticated remote attacker may be able to execute arbitrary code
with the privileges of the MySQL process, cause a Denial of Service
condition, bypass security restrictions, uninstall arbitrary MySQL
plugins, or conduct Man-in-the-Middle and Cross-Site Scripting attacks.


Workaround

There is no known workaround at this time.

Resolution

All MySQL users should upgrade to the latest version: