SB2020010960 - Amazon Linux AMI update for mysql56

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SB2020010960 - Amazon Linux AMI update for mysql56

Published: January 9, 2020

Security Bulletin ID SB2020010960
Severity
Medium
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 2
Exploitation vector Remote access
Highest impact Denial of service

Breakdown by Severity

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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 2 secuirty vulnerabilities.


1) Improper input validation (CVE-ID: CVE-2019-2911)

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

The vulnerability exists due to improper input validation within the Information Schema component in MySQL Server. A remote privileged user can exploit this vulnerability to gain access to sensitive information.


2) Improper input validation (CVE-ID: CVE-2019-2974)

The vulnerability allows a remote authenticated user to perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.

The vulnerability exists due to improper input validation within the Server: Optimizer component in MySQL Server. A remote authenticated user can exploit this vulnerability to perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.

References