MySQL, MariaDB: Multiple vulnerabilities

MySQL, MariaDB: Multiple vulnerabilities Multiple vulnerabilities have been found in the MySQL and MariaDB, possibly allowing attackers to cause unspecified impact. mysql mariadb November 05, 2014 November 05, 2014: 1 525504 remote 5.5.40 5.5.40 5.5.40-r1 5.5.40-r1

MySQL is a popular multi-threaded, multi-user SQL server. MariaDB is an enhanced, drop-in replacement for MySQL.

Multiple unspecified vulnerabilities have been discovered in MySQL. Please review the CVE identifiers referenced below for details.

A remote attacker could exploit these vulnerabilities to cause unspecified impact, possibly including remote execution of arbitrary code, Denial of Service, or disclosure of sensitive information.

There is no known workaround at this time.

All MySQL users should upgrade to the latest version:


      # emerge --sync
      # emerge --ask --oneshot --verbose ">=dev-db/mysql-5.5.40"

All MariaDB users should upgrade to the latest version:


      # emerge --sync
      # emerge --ask --oneshot --verbose ">=dev-db/mariadb-5.5.40-r1"

CVE-2014-6464 CVE-2014-6469 CVE-2014-6491 CVE-2014-6494 CVE-2014-6496 CVE-2014-6500 CVE-2014-6507 CVE-2014-6555 CVE-2014-6559 ackle ackle