REDHAT-BUG-640865: Medium severity mysql (mysql-common) vulnerability
A flaw in MySQL versions prior to 5.1.51 [1] was reported [2] that could allow an authenticated user to cause the MySQL server to crash when improper WKB data was passed to the PolyFromWKB() function.
There is an upstream patch [3] to correct the issue.
[1] http://dev.mysql.com/doc/refman/5.1/en/news-5-1-51.html [2] http://bugs.mysql.com/bug.php?id=51875 [3] http://lists.mysql.com/commits/117094
Affected Software
Event History
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of REDHAT-BUG-640865?
The vulnerability REDHAT-BUG-640865 is classified as a significant issue because it allows authenticated users to crash the MySQL server.
How do I fix REDHAT-BUG-640865?
To resolve the vulnerability REDHAT-BUG-640865, you should upgrade MySQL to version 5.1.51 or higher.
What versions of MySQL are affected by REDHAT-BUG-640865?
MySQL versions prior to 5.1.51 are affected by REDHAT-BUG-640865.
Can an unauthenticated user exploit REDHAT-BUG-640865?
No, REDHAT-BUG-640865 requires authenticated user access to exploit the vulnerability.
What function is related to the vulnerability in REDHAT-BUG-640865?
The vulnerability in REDHAT-BUG-640865 is related to the PolyFromWKB() function in MySQL.