---------------------------------------------------------------------------- Debian Security Advisory DSA-013-1 security@debian.org http://www.debian.org/security/ Martin Schulze January 23, 2001 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------
Package : mysql Vulnerability : remote buffer overflow Debian-specific: no
Nicolas Gregoire has reported a buffer overflow in the mysql server that leads to a remote exploit. An attacker could gain mysqld privileges (and thus gaining access to all the databases).
We recommend you upgrade your mysql package immediately.
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