[ GLSA 202105-27 ] MySQL

[GLSA]

Gentoo Linux Security Advisory

Title: MySQL: Multiple vulnerabilities (GLSA 202105-27)
Severity: normal
Exploitable: local, remote
Date: 2021-05-26
Bug(s): #699876, #708090, #717628, #732974, #766339, #789243
ID: 202105-27

Synopsis

Multiple vulnerabilities have been found in MySQL, the worst of
which could result in the arbitrary execution of code.


Background

MySQL is a popular multi-threaded, multi-user SQL server.

Affected Packages

Package: dev-db/mysql
Vulnerable: < 8.0.24
Unaffected: >= 5.7.34
Unaffected: >= 8.0.24
Architectures: All supported architectures

Package: dev-db/mysql-connector-c
Vulnerable: < 8.0.24
Unaffected: >= 8.0.24
Architectures: All supported architectures


Description

Multiple vulnerabilities have been discovered in MySQL. Please review
the CVE identifiers referenced below for details.


Impact

An attacker could possibly execute arbitrary code with the privileges of
the process, escalate privileges, gain access to critical data or
complete access to all MySQL server accessible data, or cause a Denial of
Service condition.


Workaround

There is no known workaround at this time.

Resolution

All MySQL users should upgrade to the latest version: