CVE-2015-5969: Infoleak
First published: Fri Apr 08 2016(Updated: )
The mysql-systemd-helper script in the mysql-community-server package before 5.6.28-2.17.1 in openSUSE 13.2 and before 5.6.28-13.1 in openSUSE Leap 42.1 and the mariadb package before 10.0.22-2.21.2 in openSUSE 13.2 and before 10.0.22-3.1 in SUSE Linux Enterprise (SLE) 12.1 and openSUSE Leap 42.1 allows local users to discover database credentials by listing a process and its arguments.
Credit: meissner@suse.de
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| SUSE Linux | =42.1 | |
| openSUSE | =13.2 | |
| SUSE Linux Enterprise Desktop | =12-sp1 | |
| SUSE Linux Enterprise Server | =12-sp1 | |
| SUSE Linux Enterprise Software Development Kit | =12-sp1 | |
| SUSE Linux Workstation Extension | =12-sp1 |
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Reference Links
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2016-02/msg00015.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2016-02/msg00039.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2016-02/msg00050.html
- https://bugzilla.suse.com/957174
- https://www.suse.com/support/update/announcement/2016/suse-su-20160296-1.html
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2015-5969?
CVE-2015-5969 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability.
How do I fix CVE-2015-5969?
To fix CVE-2015-5969, upgrade to mysql-community-server version 5.6.28-2.17.1 or later for openSUSE 13.2 and version 10.0.22-2.21.2 or later for mariadb.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2015-5969?
CVE-2015-5969 affects mysql-community-server before 5.6.28-2.17.1 and mariadb before 10.0.22-2.21.2 on specified openSUSE and SUSE Linux Enterprise versions.
What impact does CVE-2015-5969 have?
CVE-2015-5969 can allow unauthorized access to MySQL services on affected systems.
Is CVE-2015-5969 specific to certain operating systems?
Yes, CVE-2015-5969 primarily affects openSUSE and SUSE Linux Enterprise systems.
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