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rPSA-2006-0147-1 mysql mysql-bench mysql-server
From: "Justin M. Forbes" <jmforbes () rpath com>
Date: Mon, 07 Aug 2006 18:11:58 -0400
rPath Security Advisory: 2006-0147-1 Published: 2006-08-07 Products: rPath Linux 1 Rating: Informational Exposure Level Classification: Local Non-deterministic Weakness Updated Versions: mysql=/conary.rpath.com@rpl:devel//1/5.0.24-1-0.1 mysql-bench=/conary.rpath.com@rpl:devel//1/5.0.24-1-0.1 mysql-server=/conary.rpath.com@rpl:devel//1/5.0.24-1-0.1 References: https://issues.rpath.com/browse/RPL-568 http://bugs.mysql.com/15195 Description: In previous versions of the mysql package, there is no option to disable the MERGE storage engine, which can lead to a various vulnerabilities if a user's privileges are revoked on a target table but not on a MERGE table that references it. In this version of the mysql package, the mysql server has a new "--skip-merge" option that disables the MERGE storage engine, which can be used to limit exposure to this potential weakness. Using the "--skip-merge" option also limits functionality, and it should not be enabled without consideration for local usage requirements. _______________________________________________ Full-Disclosure - We believe in it. Charter: http://lists.grok.org.uk/full-disclosure-charter.html Hosted and sponsored by Secunia - http://secunia.com/
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