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Red Hat update for mysql
Secunia Advisory: SA17080
Release Date: 2005-10-05
Popularity: 7,122 views

Critical:
Less critical
Impact: Privilege escalation
Where: Local system
Solution Status: Vendor Patch

OS:RedHat Enterprise Linux AS 4
RedHat Enterprise Linux ES 4
RedHat Enterprise Linux WS 4

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CVE reference:CVE-2005-1636


Description:
Red Hat has issued an update for mysql. This fixes a vulnerability, which can be exploited by malicious, local users to conduct various actions on a vulnerable system with escalated privileges.

For more information:
SA15369

Solution:
Updated packages are available from Red Hat Network.
http://rhn.redhat.com/

Original Advisory:
http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2005-685.html

Other References:
SA15369:
http://secunia.com/advisories/15369/


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