CentOS 4 : mysql (CESA-2005:685)

medium Nessus Plugin ID 67032

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Synopsis

The remote CentOS host is missing one or more security updates.

Description

Updated mysql packages that fix a temporary file flaw and a number of bugs are now available.

This update has been rated as having low security impact by the Red Hat Security Response Team.

MySQL is a multi-user, multi-threaded SQL database server. MySQL is a client/server implementation consisting of a server daemon (mysqld) and many different client programs and libraries.

An insecure temporary file handling bug was found in the mysql_install_db script. It is possible for a local user to create specially crafted files in /tmp which could allow them to execute arbitrary SQL commands during database installation. The Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures project (cve.mitre.org) has assigned the name CVE-2005-1636 to this issue.

These packages update mysql to version 4.1.12, fixing a number of problems. Also, support for SSL-encrypted connections to the database server is now provided.

All users of mysql are advised to upgrade to these updated packages.

Solution

Update the affected mysql packages.

Plugin Details

Severity: Medium

ID: 67032

File Name: centos_RHSA-2005-685.nasl

Version: 1.7

Type: local

Agent: unix

Family: CentOS Local Security Checks

Published: 6/29/2013

Updated: 1/4/2021

Supported Sensors: Frictionless Assessment AWS, Frictionless Assessment Azure, Frictionless Assessment Agent, Agentless Assessment, Continuous Assessment, Nessus

Risk Information

VPR

Risk Factor: Medium

Score: 5.9

CVSS v2

Risk Factor: Medium

Base Score: 4.6

Vector: CVSS2#AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P

Vulnerability Information

CPE: p-cpe:/a:centos:centos:mysql-server, p-cpe:/a:centos:centos:mysql-devel, p-cpe:/a:centos:centos:mysql, cpe:/o:centos:centos:4, p-cpe:/a:centos:centos:mysql-bench

Required KB Items: Host/local_checks_enabled, Host/CentOS/release, Host/CentOS/rpm-list

Patch Publication Date: 10/5/2005

Vulnerability Publication Date: 5/17/2005

Reference Information

CVE: CVE-2005-1636

RHSA: 2005:685

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