SB2017031719 - Use-after-free error in mariadb (Alpine package)



SB2017031719 - Use-after-free error in mariadb (Alpine package)

Published: March 17, 2017

Security Bulletin ID SB2017031719
Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Remote access
Highest impact Denial of service

Breakdown by Severity

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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.


1) Use-after-free error (CVE-ID: CVE-2017-3302)

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to cause DoS condition on the target system.

The weakness exists due to use-after-free error in the libmysqlclient.so. A remote attacker can cause the application to crash.

Successful exploitation of the vulnerability results in denial of service.

Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.