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Scientific Linux Security Update : mysql on SL5.x i386/x86_64
medium Nessus Plugin ID 60884
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Synopsis
The remote Scientific Linux host is missing one or more security updates.Description
It was found that the MySQL PolyFromWKB() function did not sanity check Well-Known Binary (WKB) data. A remote, authenticated attacker could use specially crafted WKB data to crash mysqld. This issue only caused a temporary denial of service, as mysqld was automatically restarted after the crash. (CVE-2010-3840)A flaw was found in the way MySQL processed certain JOIN queries. If a stored procedure contained JOIN queries, and that procedure was executed twice in sequence, it could cause an infinite loop, leading to excessive CPU use (up to 100%). A remote, authenticated attacker could use this flaw to cause a denial of service. (CVE-2010-3839)
A flaw was found in the way MySQL processed queries that provide a mixture of numeric and longblob data types to the LEAST or GREATEST function. A remote, authenticated attacker could use this flaw to crash mysqld. This issue only caused a temporary denial of service, as mysqld was automatically restarted after the crash. (CVE-2010-3838)
A flaw was found in the way MySQL processed PREPARE statements containing both GROUP_CONCAT and the WITH ROLLUP modifier. A remote, authenticated attacker could use this flaw to crash mysqld. This issue only caused a temporary denial of service, as mysqld was automatically restarted after the crash. (CVE-2010-3837)
It was found that MySQL did not properly pre-evaluate LIKE arguments in view prepare mode. A remote, authenticated attacker could possibly use this flaw to crash mysqld. (CVE-2010-3836)
A flaw was found in the way MySQL processed statements that assign a value to a user-defined variable and that also contain a logical value evaluation. A remote, authenticated attacker could use this flaw to crash mysqld. This issue only caused a temporary denial of service, as mysqld was automatically restarted after the crash. (CVE-2010-3835)
A flaw was found in the way MySQL evaluated the arguments of extreme-value functions, such as LEAST and GREATEST. A remote, authenticated attacker could use this flaw to crash mysqld. This issue only caused a temporary denial of service, as mysqld was automatically restarted after the crash. (CVE-2010-3833)
A flaw was found in the way MySQL processed EXPLAIN statements for some complex SELECT queries. A remote, authenticated attacker could use this flaw to crash mysqld. This issue only caused a temporary denial of service, as mysqld was automatically restarted after the crash. (CVE-2010-3682)
A flaw was found in the way MySQL processed certain alternating READ requests provided by HANDLER statements. A remote, authenticated attacker could use this flaw to provide such requests, causing mysqld to crash. This issue only caused a temporary denial of service, as mysqld was automatically restarted after the crash. (CVE-2010-3681)
A flaw was found in the way MySQL processed CREATE TEMPORARY TABLE statements that define NULL columns when using the InnoDB storage engine. A remote, authenticated attacker could use this flaw to crash mysqld. This issue only caused a temporary denial of service, as mysqld was automatically restarted after the crash. (CVE-2010-3680)
A flaw was found in the way MySQL processed JOIN queries that attempt to retrieve data from a unique SET column. A remote, authenticated attacker could use this flaw to crash mysqld. This issue only caused a temporary denial of service, as mysqld was automatically restarted after the crash. (CVE-2010-3677)
After installing this update, the MySQL server daemon (mysqld) will be restarted automatically.
Solution
Update the affected packages.See Also
Plugin Details
Severity: Medium
ID: 60884
File Name: sl_20101103_mysql_on_SL5_x.nasl
Version: 1.7
Type: local
Agent: unix
Published: 8/1/2012
Updated: 1/14/2021
Supported Sensors: Nessus Agent, Nessus
Risk Information
VPR
Risk Factor: Medium
Score: 4.4
CVSS v2
Risk Factor: Medium
Base Score: 5
Vector: CVSS2#AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:P
Vulnerability Information
CPE: x-cpe:/o:fermilab:scientific_linux
Required KB Items: Host/local_checks_enabled, Host/cpu, Host/RedHat/release, Host/RedHat/rpm-list
Patch Publication Date: 11/3/2010
Vulnerability Publication Date: 1/11/2011
Reference Information
CVE: CVE-2010-3677, CVE-2010-3680, CVE-2010-3681, CVE-2010-3682, CVE-2010-3833, CVE-2010-3835, CVE-2010-3836, CVE-2010-3837, CVE-2010-3838, CVE-2010-3839, CVE-2010-3840