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Family: Ubuntu Local Security Checks --> Category: infos
USN63-1 : mysql-dfsg vulnerability Vulnerability Scan
Vulnerability Scan Summary mysql-dfsg vulnerability
Detailed Explanation for this Vulnerability Test
Synopsis :
These remote packages are missing security patches :
- libmysqlclient-dev
- libmysqlclient12
- mysql-client
- mysql-common
- mysql-server
Description :
Javier Fernández-Sanguino Peña noticed that the "mysqlaccess" program
created temporary files in an insecure manner. This could allow a
symbolic link attack to create or overwrite arbitrary files with the
rights of the user invoking the program.
Solution :
Upgrade to :
- libmysqlclient-dev-4.0.20-2ubuntu1.2 (Ubuntu 4.10)
- libmysqlclient12-4.0.20-2ubuntu1.2 (Ubuntu 4.10)
- mysql-client-4.0.20-2ubuntu1.2 (Ubuntu 4.10)
- mysql-common-4.0.20-2ubuntu1.2 (Ubuntu 4.10)
- mysql-server-4.0.20-2ubuntu1.2 (Ubuntu 4.10)
Threat Level: High
Click HERE for more information and discussions on this network vulnerability scan.
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