CVE-2014-4238: Medium severity ORACLE MySQL vulnerability

Published Jul 17, 2014
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Updated

Unspecified vulnerability in the MySQL Server component in Oracle MySQL 5.6.17 and earlier allows remote authenticated users to affect availability via vectors related to SROPTZR.

Affected Software

18 affected components
ORACLE MySQL<=5.6.17
ORACLE MySQL=5.6.0
ORACLE MySQL=5.6.1
ORACLE MySQL=5.6.2
ORACLE MySQL=5.6.3
ORACLE MySQL=5.6.4
ORACLE MySQL=5.6.5
ORACLE MySQL=5.6.6
ORACLE MySQL=5.6.7
ORACLE MySQL=5.6.8
ORACLE MySQL=5.6.9
ORACLE MySQL=5.6.10
ORACLE MySQL=5.6.11
ORACLE MySQL=5.6.12
ORACLE MySQL=5.6.13
ORACLE MySQL=5.6.14
ORACLE MySQL=5.6.15
ORACLE MySQL=5.6.16

Event History

Jul 17, 2014
CVE Published
via MITRE·10:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·10:00 AM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2014-4238?

CVE-2014-4238 has been classified with a severity level that may allow remote authenticated users to affect the availability of MySQL Server.

2

How do I fix CVE-2014-4238?

To remediate CVE-2014-4238, upgrade your MySQL Server to version 5.6.18 or later.

3

Which versions of MySQL are affected by CVE-2014-4238?

CVE-2014-4238 affects MySQL Server versions 5.6.17 and earlier.

4

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2014-4238?

CVE-2014-4238 is classified as an unspecified vulnerability that affects availability.

5

Can CVE-2014-4238 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2014-4238 can be exploited by remote authenticated users.

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