CVE-2015-4802: Medium severity suse linux vulnerability
Unspecified vulnerability in Oracle MySQL Server 5.5.45 and earlier and 5.6.26 and earlier allows remote authenticated users to affect availability via unknown vectors related to Server : Partition, a different vulnerability than CVE-2015-4792.
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Vulnerability in the MySQL Server component of Oracle MySQL (subcomponent: Server : Partition). Supported versions that are affected are 5.5.45 and earlier and 5.6.26 and earlier. Easily exploitable vulnerability allows successful authenticated network attacks via multiple protocols. Successful attack of this vulnerability can result in unauthorized ability to cause a hang or frequently repeatable crash (complete DOS) of MySQL Server.
External References:
http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/topics/security/cpuoct2015-2367953.html#AppendixMSQL
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2015-4802?
CVE-2015-4802 has a moderate severity rating as it allows remote authenticated users to potentially affect the availability of affected MySQL servers.
How do I fix CVE-2015-4802?
To fix CVE-2015-4802, upgrade your MySQL Server to version 5.5.46 or higher, or 5.6.27 or higher.
Which versions of MySQL are affected by CVE-2015-4802?
CVE-2015-4802 affects MySQL Server versions 5.5.45 and earlier, as well as 5.6.26 and earlier.
Are any MariaDB versions affected by CVE-2015-4802?
Yes, versions of MariaDB prior to 5.5.46, 10.0.22, and 10.1.8 are affected by CVE-2015-4802.
Which Linux distributions may be impacted by CVE-2015-4802?
CVE-2015-4802 impacts several distributions, including Red Hat, Ubuntu, Debian, and OpenSUSE, specifically in their versions of MySQL and MariaDB.