Security Update for mysql-5.5
Summary
DLA-1250-1: mysql-5.5 - security update. Affects mysql-5.5 versions < 5.5.59-0+deb7u1. Fixed in 5.5.59-0+deb7u1. How to fix ↓
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Background
mysql-5.5 is a popular open-source database server used for managing relational databases. It provides a wide range of features and functionalities for storing, retrieving, and manipulating data. However, several vulnerabilities have been discovered in the MySQL database server, which could potentially lead to unauthorized access, data leakage, or denial of service attacks.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerabilities in mysql-5.5 are addressed by upgrading to the new upstream version 5.5.59. These vulnerabilities include CVE-2018-2562, CVE-2018-2622, CVE-2018-2640, CVE-2018-2665, and CVE-2018-2668. These vulnerabilities could be exploited by attackers to execute arbitrary code, bypass security restrictions, or cause the server to crash.
How To Fix
Minimum fixed version
5.5.59-0+deb7u1
This is the first release that contains the fix.
sudo apt-get install --only-upgrade mysql-5.5Tip — Not sure which version your app runs? Vulert can match this fix to it. Scan free →
Workaround
There are no specific workarounds mentioned for these vulnerabilities. The recommended approach is to apply the security update and upgrade to the latest version of mysql-5.5.
Conclusion
Upgrading to the latest version of mysql-5.5 is crucial to address the identified vulnerabilities and ensure the security of your database server. It is recommended to follow the provided instructions and apply the necessary updates as soon as possible. For further support on vulnerability remediation, you can reach out to DevNack.com.
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FAQ
mysql-5.5 is an open-source database server used for managing relational databases.
The vulnerabilities addressed in this security update include CVE-2018-2562, CVE-2018-2622, CVE-2018-2640, CVE-2018-2665, and CVE-2018-2668.
These vulnerabilities could allow attackers to execute arbitrary code, bypass security restrictions, or cause the server to crash.
To fix these vulnerabilities, it is recommended to upgrade the mysql-5.5 package to version 5.5.59-0+deb7u1.
There are no specific workarounds mentioned for these vulnerabilities. The recommended approach is to apply the security update and upgrade to the latest version of mysql-5.5.
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