Ubuntu has issued an update for mysql. This fixes some vulnerabilities and security issues, which can be exploited by malicious users to gain escalated privileges, bypass certain security restrictions and cause a DoS (Denial of Service) or malicious people to cause a DoS.

For more information:
SA25188
SA25301

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