SUSE Linux update for mysql



Risk High
Patch available YES
Number of vulnerabilities 3
CVE-ID CVE-2016-5584
CVE-2016-6662
CVE-2016-7440
CWE-ID CWE-200
CWE-264
CWE-310
Exploitation vector Network
Public exploit Public exploit code for vulnerability #2 is available.
Vulnerable software
 SUSE Linux
Operating systems & Components / Operating system

Vendor SUSE

Security Bulletin

This security bulletin contains information about 3 vulnerabilities.

1) Information disclosure

EUVDB-ID: #VU32224

Risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 2.1 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:P/PR:H/UI:N/VC:H/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear]

CVE-ID: CVE-2016-5584

CWE-ID: CWE-200 - Information exposure

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote privileged user to gain access to sensitive information.

Unspecified vulnerability in Oracle MySQL 5.5.52 and earlier, 5.6.33 and earlier, and 5.7.15 and earlier allows remote administrators to affect confidentiality via vectors related to Server: Security: Encryption.

Mitigation

Update the affected packages.

Vulnerable software versions

SUSE Linux: 11

CPE2.3 External links

https://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2016-11/msg00025.html


Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote authenticated privileged user via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.

2) Arbitrary command execution

EUVDB-ID: #VU946

Risk: High

CVSSv4.0: 6.6 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:P/PR:H/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:P/U:Amber]

CVE-ID: CVE-2016-6662

CWE-ID: CWE-264 - Permissions, Privileges, and Access Controls

Exploit availability: Yes

Description

The vulnerability allows an administrative user to execute arbitrary command on the target system.
The weakness exists due to insufficient access control that allows a malicious user to execute arbitrary command with root privileges that may lead to complete system compromise.
Successful exploitation of the vulnerability results in arbitrary code excution on the vulnerable system.

Mitigation

Update the affected packages.

Vulnerable software versions

SUSE Linux: 11

CPE2.3 External links

https://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2016-11/msg00025.html


Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote authenticated privileged user via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability. However, proof of concept for this vulnerability is available.

3) Cryptographic issues

EUVDB-ID: #VU33601

Risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 4.3 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear]

CVE-ID: CVE-2016-7440

CWE-ID: CWE-310 - Cryptographic Issues

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a local authenticated user to gain access to sensitive information.

The C software implementation of AES Encryption and Decryption in wolfSSL (formerly CyaSSL) before 3.9.10 makes it easier for local users to discover AES keys by leveraging cache-bank timing differences.

Mitigation

Update the affected packages.

Vulnerable software versions

SUSE Linux: 11

CPE2.3 External links

https://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2016-11/msg00025.html


Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

No. This vulnerability can be exploited locally. The attacker should have authentication credentials and successfully authenticate on the system.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.



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