MySQL Server Buffer Overflow Vulnerability (Linux)

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Summary
The host is running MySQL and is prone to Buffer overflow Vulnerability
Impact
Successful exploitation could allow attackers to execute arbitrary code. Impact Level: Application
Solution
Upgrade to MySQL Version 5.0.90 or 5.1.43 or 5.5.1 or later, For updates refer to http://dev.mysql.com/downloads
Insight
The flaw is due to an error in application that allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via unspecified vectors
Affected
MySQL Version 5.0.x before 5.0.90, MySQL version 5.1.x before 5.1.43, MySQL 5.5.x through 5.5.0-m2 On Linux
References
Updated on 2015-03-25
Severity
High Severity
Classification
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