CVE-2015-4890: Low severity red hat enterprise linux vulnerability

Q: What is the severity of CVE-2015-4890?

CVE-2015-4890 is classified as a moderate severity vulnerability that affects the availability of the system.

Q: How do I fix CVE-2015-4890?

To fix CVE-2015-4890, you should update Oracle MySQL Server to version 5.6.27 or later.

Q: Who is affected by CVE-2015-4890?

CVE-2015-4890 affects remote authenticated users of Oracle MySQL Server versions 5.6.26 and earlier on specific versions of Red Hat Enterprise Linux.

Q: What type of vulnerability is CVE-2015-4890?

CVE-2015-4890 is an unspecified vulnerability related to MySQL Server replication that can impact system availability.

Q: Can CVE-2015-4890 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2015-4890 can be exploited by remote authenticated users to affect the availability of the MySQL server.

Published Oct 21, 2015

Updated

Unspecified vulnerability in Oracle MySQL Server 5.6.26 and earlier allows remote authenticated users to affect availability via unknown vectors related to Server : Replication.

Affected Software

3 affected components

redhat Enterprise Linux=6.0

redhat Enterprise Linux=7.0

Oracle MySQL<=5.6.26

Remediation

Patch Available

http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/topics/security/cpuoct2015-2367953.html

Event History

Oct 21, 2015

CVE Published

via MITRE·11:00 PM

Data Sourced

via MITRE·11:00 PM

Description

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2015-4890?

CVE-2015-4890 is classified as a moderate severity vulnerability that affects the availability of the system.

How do I fix CVE-2015-4890?

To fix CVE-2015-4890, you should update Oracle MySQL Server to version 5.6.27 or later.

Who is affected by CVE-2015-4890?