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Oracle Linux 4 / 5 : mysql (ELSA-2007-1155)
high Nessus Plugin ID 67624
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Synopsis
The remote Oracle Linux host is missing one or more security updates.Description
From Red Hat Security Advisory 2007:1155 :Updated mysql packages that fix several security issues are now available for Red Hat Enterprise Linux 4 and 5.
This update has been rated as having important 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.
A flaw was found in a way MySQL handled symbolic links when database tables were created with explicit 'DATA' and 'INDEX DIRECTORY' options. An authenticated user could create a table that would overwrite tables in other databases, causing destruction of data or allowing the user to elevate privileges. (CVE-2007-5969)
A flaw was found in a way MySQL's InnoDB engine handled spatial indexes. An authenticated user could create a table with spatial indexes, which are not supported by the InnoDB engine, that would cause the mysql daemon to crash when used. This issue only causes a temporary denial of service, as the mysql daemon will be automatically restarted after the crash. (CVE-2007-5925)
All mysql users are advised to upgrade to these updated packages, which contain backported patches to resolve these issues.
Solution
Update the affected mysql packages.See Also
https://oss.oracle.com/pipermail/el-errata/2007-December/000453.html
https://oss.oracle.com/pipermail/el-errata/2007-December/000456.html
Plugin Details
Severity: High
ID: 67624
File Name: oraclelinux_ELSA-2007-1155.nasl
Version: 1.12
Type: local
Agent: unix
Published: 7/12/2013
Updated: 1/14/2021
Supported Sensors: Continuous Assessment, Frictionless Assessment Agent, Nessus Agent, Nessus
Risk Information
VPR
Risk Factor: Medium
Score: 6.7
CVSS v2
Risk Factor: High
Base Score: 7.1
Temporal Score: 5.6
Vector: CVSS2#AV:N/AC:H/Au:S/C:C/I:C/A:C
Vulnerability Information
CPE: p-cpe:/a:oracle:linux:mysql-devel, cpe:/o:oracle:linux:5, p-cpe:/a:oracle:linux:mysql-bench, cpe:/o:oracle:linux:4, p-cpe:/a:oracle:linux:mysql-test, p-cpe:/a:oracle:linux:mysql-server, p-cpe:/a:oracle:linux:mysql
Required KB Items: Host/local_checks_enabled, Host/OracleLinux, Host/RedHat/release, Host/RedHat/rpm-list
Exploit Available: true
Exploit Ease: Exploits are available
Patch Publication Date: 12/18/2007
Vulnerability Publication Date: 11/9/2007
Reference Information
CVE: CVE-2007-5925, CVE-2007-5969