Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2014-4287

First published: Wed Oct 15 2014(Updated: )

Unspecified vulnerability in Oracle MySQL Server 5.5.38 and earlier and 5.6.19 and earlier allows remote authenticated users to affect availability via vectors related to SERVER:CHARACTER SETS.

Credit: secalert_us@oracle.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
MySQL>=5.5.0<=5.5.38
MySQL>=5.6.0<=5.6.19
SUSE Linux Enterprise Desktop=12
SUSE Linux Enterprise Server=12
SUSE Linux Enterprise Software Development Kit=12
SUSE Linux Workstation Extension=12
MariaDB>=5.5.0<5.5.39
MariaDB>=10.0.0<10.0.13

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2014-4287?

    CVE-2014-4287 is considered a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential impact on the availability of affected MySQL servers.

  • How do I fix CVE-2014-4287?

    To fix CVE-2014-4287, it is recommended to upgrade your MySQL server to a version later than 5.5.38 or 5.6.19.

  • What versions are affected by CVE-2014-4287?

    CVE-2014-4287 affects Oracle MySQL Server versions 5.5.38 and earlier, as well as 5.6.19 and earlier.

  • Can CVE-2014-4287 be exploited remotely?

    Yes, CVE-2014-4287 can be exploited by remote authenticated users, impacting the availability of the server.

  • Is there a workaround for CVE-2014-4287?

    No specific workaround is documented for CVE-2014-4287; upgrading to a patched version is the recommended action.

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