CVE-2015-2661: Low severity ubuntu vulnerability
Published Jul 16, 2015
·Updated
Unspecified vulnerability in Oracle MySQL Server 5.6.24 and earlier allows local users to affect availability via unknown vectors related to Client.
Affected Software
5 affected components
Canonical Ubuntu Linux=12.04
Canonical Ubuntu Linux=14.04
Canonical Ubuntu Linux=14.10
Canonical Ubuntu Linux=15.04
ORACLE MySQL<=5.6.24
Remediation
Event History
Jul 16, 2015
CVE Published
via MITRE·10:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·10:00 AM
Description
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What are the potential impacts of CVE-2015-2661?
CVE-2015-2661 can allow local users to affect the availability of Oracle MySQL Server due to unspecified vectors related to the Client.
2
Which versions of MySQL are affected by CVE-2015-2661?
CVE-2015-2661 affects MySQL Server versions up to 5.6.24 inclusive.
3
Which operating systems are vulnerable to CVE-2015-2661?
CVE-2015-2661 impacts several versions of Ubuntu Linux, specifically 12.04, 14.04, 14.10, and 15.04.
4
How can organizations mitigate the risks associated with CVE-2015-2661?
Organizations can mitigate the risks of CVE-2015-2661 by upgrading to a version of MySQL that is newer than 5.6.24.
5
Is there an official patch available for CVE-2015-2661?
Yes, Oracle provides patches for CVE-2015-2661 as part of its regular security updates for MySQL.