CVE-2015-4836: Low severity oracle linux vulnerability

Published Oct 21, 2015
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Updated

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 : SP.

Other sources

Vulnerability in the MySQL Server component of Oracle MySQL (subcomponent: Server : SP). Supported versions that are affected are 5.5.45 and earlier and 5.6.26 and earlier. Difficult to exploit vulnerability allows successful network attacks via multiple protocols, requiring multiple authentications. 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

Red Hat

Affected Software

40 affected componentsFixes available
redhat/mysql<5.5.46
5.5.46
redhat/mysql<5.6.27
5.6.27
redhat/mariadb<5.5.46
5.5.46
redhat/mariadb<10.1.8
10.1.8
redhat/mariadb<10.0.22
10.0.22
Oracle Linux=7
Oracle Solaris=11.3
openSUSE Leap=42.1
openSUSE openSUSE=13.1
openSUSE openSUSE=13.2
Oracle MySQL>=5.5.0<=5.5.45
Oracle MySQL>=5.6.0<=5.6.26
Debian Debian Linux=7.0
Debian Debian Linux=8.0
Canonical Ubuntu Linux=12.04
Canonical Ubuntu Linux=14.04
Canonical Ubuntu Linux=15.04
Canonical Ubuntu Linux=15.10
redhat Enterprise Linux Desktop=7.0
redhat Enterprise Linux Eus=7.2
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=7.0
redhat Enterprise Linux Server Aus=7.2
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=7.2
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=7.0
MariaDB MariaDB>=5.5.0<5.5.46
MariaDB MariaDB>=10.0.0<10.0.22
MariaDB MariaDB>=10.1.0<10.1.8
Fedoraproject Fedora=23

Event History

Oct 21, 2015
CVE Published
via MITRE·11:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·11:00 PM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2015-4836?

CVE-2015-4836 is considered a vulnerability that may allow remote authenticated users to affect the availability of Oracle MySQL Server.

2

How do I fix CVE-2015-4836?

To fix CVE-2015-4836, upgrade Oracle MySQL Server to version 5.5.46 or later or to 5.6.27 or later.

3

Which versions of MySQL are affected by CVE-2015-4836?

CVE-2015-4836 affects Oracle MySQL Server versions 5.5.45 and earlier, and 5.6.26 and earlier.

4

Can CVE-2015-4836 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2015-4836 can be exploited by remote authenticated users.

5

Which software packages need to be updated for CVE-2015-4836?

Software packages that need to be updated for CVE-2015-4836 include Oracle MySQL and MariaDB versions up to 5.5.45 and 5.6.26.

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