Gentoo update for mysql
Secunia Advisory: SA27649
Release Date: 2007-11-19
Popularity: 3,434 views

Critical:
Less critical
Impact: DoS
Where: From local network
Solution Status: Vendor Patch

OS:Gentoo Linux 1.x

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CVE reference:CVE-2007-5925


Description:
Gentoo has issued an update for mysql. This fixes a vulnerability, which can be exploited by malicious users to cause a DoS (Denial of Service).

For more information:
SA27568

Solution:
Update to "dev-db/mysql-5.0.44-r2" or later.

Original Advisory:
http://www.gentoo.org/security/en/glsa/glsa-200711-25.xml

Other References:
SA27568:
http://secunia.com/advisories/27568/


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