RHEL 4 : mysql (RHSA-2005:685)

medium Nessus Plugin ID 19993

Synopsis

The remote Red Hat 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 packages.

See Also

https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/cve-2005-1636

https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2005:685

Plugin Details

Severity: Medium

ID: 19993

File Name: redhat-RHSA-2005-685.nasl

Version: 1.24

Type: local

Agent: unix

Published: 10/11/2005

Updated: 1/14/2021

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

Risk Information

VPR

Risk Factor: Medium

Score: 5.8

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:redhat:enterprise_linux:mysql, p-cpe:/a:redhat:enterprise_linux:mysql-bench, p-cpe:/a:redhat:enterprise_linux:mysql-devel, p-cpe:/a:redhat:enterprise_linux:mysql-server, cpe:/o:redhat:enterprise_linux:4

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

Patch Publication Date: 10/5/2005

Vulnerability Publication Date: 5/17/2005

Reference Information

CVE: CVE-2005-1636

RHSA: 2005:685