MySQL has just released a security update to address a vulnerability in the client-server communication procedure within its database software.
According to the developer, this security flaw could be exploited by hackers to trigger a buffer overflow, potentially granting access to sensitive information.
The open-source database software has officially been upgraded to version MySQL 5.0.21. This upgrade rectifies the security vulnerabilities found in the server database versions 5.1.9; 5.0.20; 4.1.18; 4.0.26, and earlier versions.
The security firm FrSIRT has classified this vulnerability as medium severity. However, they also warn that one of the three related security flaws concerning the buffer overflow could be exploited to execute binary code on the user’s system.
The remaining two vulnerabilities could be exploited when the input validation error occurs. These security gaps may allow hackers to infiltrate a portion of the system’s memory.
HVD – (CNet)
