SB2012120707 - Input validation error in mysql (Alpine package)



SB2012120707 - Input validation error in mysql (Alpine package)

Published: December 7, 2012

Security Bulletin ID SB2012120707
Severity
Medium
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Remote access
Highest impact Data manipulation

Breakdown by Severity

Medium 100%
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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.


1) Input validation error (CVE-ID: CVE-2012-3158)

The vulnerability allows a remote non-authenticated attacker to read and manipulate data.

Unspecified vulnerability in the MySQL Server component in Oracle MySQL 5.1.64 and earlier, and 5.5.26 and earlier, allows remote attackers to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability via unknown vectors related to Protocol.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.