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Family: Ubuntu Local Security Checks --> Category: infos
USN180-2 : mysql-dfsg-4.1 vulnerability Vulnerability Scan
Vulnerability Scan Summary
mysql-dfsg-4.1 vulnerability
Detailed Explanation for this Vulnerability Test
Synopsis :
These remote packages are missing security patches :
- libmysqlclient14
- libmysqlclient14-dev
- mysql-client-4.1
- mysql-common-4.1
- mysql-server-4.1
Description :
USN-180-1 fixed a vulnerability in the mysql-server package (which
ships version 4.0). Version 4.1 is vulnerable against the same flaw.
Please note that this package is not officially supported in Ubuntu
5.10.
Origial advisory:
"AppSecInc Team SHATTER discovered a buffer overflow in the "CREATE
FUNCTION" statement. By specifying a specially crafted long function
name, a local or remote attacker with function creation rights
could crash the server or execute arbitrary code with server
rights.
However, the right to create function is usually not granted to
untrusted users."
Solution :
Upgrade to :
- libmysqlclient14-4.1.12-1ubuntu3.1 (Ubuntu 5.10)
- libmysqlclient14-dev-4.1.12-1ubuntu3.1 (Ubuntu 5.10)
- mysql-client-4.1-4.1.12-1ubuntu3.1 (Ubuntu 5.10)
- mysql-common-4.1-4.1.12-1ubuntu3.1 (Ubuntu 5.10)
- mysql-server-4.1-4.1.12-1ubuntu3.1 (Ubuntu 5.10)
Threat Level: High
Click HERE for more information and discussions on this network vulnerability scan.
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