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CVE-2015-5969

6.2 · MEDIUM

The mysql-systemd-helper script in the mysql-community-server package before 5.6.28-2.17.1 in openSUSE 13.2 and before 5.6.28-13.1 in openSUSE Leap 42.1 and the mariadb package before 10.0.22-2.21.…

Published Apr 8, 2016CWE-200EPSS 0.39%

Overview

CVE-2015-5969 is a medium-severity vulnerability. It was published on April 8, 2016 and has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 6.2 (MEDIUM).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 6.2, rated MEDIUM. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

The mysql-systemd-helper script in the mysql-community-server package before 5.6.28-2.17.1 in openSUSE 13.2 and before 5.6.28-13.1 in openSUSE Leap 42.1 and the mariadb package before 10.0.22-2.21.2 in openSUSE 13.2 and before 10.0.22-3.1 in SUSE Linux Enterprise (SLE) 12.1 and openSUSE Leap 42.1 allows local users to discover database credentials by listing a process and its arguments.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

References

Reflists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2016-02/msg00015.htmlReflists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2016-02/msg00039.htmlReflists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2016-02/msg00050.htmlRefbugzilla.suse.com/957174Refwww.suse.com/support/update/announcement/2016/suse-su-20160296-1.htmlReflists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2016-02/msg00015.htmlReflists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2016-02/msg00039.htmlReflists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2016-02/msg00050.htmlRefbugzilla.suse.com/957174Refwww.suse.com/support/update/announcement/2016/suse-su-20160296-1.html

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2015-5969?

CVE-2015-5969 is a medium-severity vulnerability. It was published on April 8, 2016 and has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 6.2 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2015-5969?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 6.2, rated MEDIUM. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2015-5969?

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2015-5969?

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