CVE-2014-2440: Medium severity Oracle MySQL vulnerability

Published Apr 16, 2014
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Updated

Unspecified vulnerability in the MySQL Client component in Oracle MySQL 5.5.36 and earlier and 5.6.16 and earlier allows remote attackers to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability via unknown vectors.

Affected Software

23 affected components
Oracle MySQL>=5.5.0<=5.5.36
Oracle MySQL>=5.6.0<=5.6.16
Oracle Solaris=11.3
MariaDB MariaDB>=5.5.0<5.5.37
MariaDB MariaDB>=10.0.0<10.0.11
redhat Enterprise Linux Desktop=5.0
redhat Enterprise Linux Desktop=7.0
redhat Enterprise Linux Eus=7.3
redhat Enterprise Linux Eus=7.4
redhat Enterprise Linux Eus=7.5
redhat Enterprise Linux Eus=7.6
redhat Enterprise Linux Eus=7.7
redhat Enterprise Linux Server=5.0
redhat Enterprise Linux Server=7.0
redhat Enterprise Linux Server Aus=7.3
redhat Enterprise Linux Server Aus=7.4
redhat Enterprise Linux Server Aus=7.6
redhat Enterprise Linux Server Aus=7.7
redhat Enterprise Linux Server Tus=7.3
redhat Enterprise Linux Server Tus=7.6
redhat Enterprise Linux Server Tus=7.7
redhat Enterprise Linux Workstation=5.0
redhat Enterprise Linux Workstation=7.0

Event History

Apr 16, 2014
CVE Published
via MITRE·02:05 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·02:05 AM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·02:55 AM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2014-2440?

CVE-2014-2440 has an unspecified severity level that allows remote attackers to potentially impact confidentiality, integrity, and availability.

2

How do I fix CVE-2014-2440?

To fix CVE-2014-2440, upgrade to a version of MySQL that is newer than 5.5.36 or 5.6.16.

3

Which versions of MySQL are affected by CVE-2014-2440?

CVE-2014-2440 affects Oracle MySQL versions 5.5.36 and earlier, as well as 5.6.16 and earlier.

4

Is MariaDB impacted by CVE-2014-2440?

Yes, there are specific versions of MariaDB that fall within the affected range, namely those below 5.5.37 and between 10.0.0 and 10.0.11.

5

What types of systems could be vulnerable to CVE-2014-2440?

CVE-2014-2440 could impact systems running Oracle MySQL or affected versions of Red Hat Enterprise Linux.

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