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MariaDB 'COM_CHANGE_USER' Command Insecure Salt Generation Security Bypass Vulnerability (Linux)
Information
Severity
Severity
Family
Family
CVSSv2 Base
CVSSv2 Base
CVSSv2 Vector
CVSSv2 Vector
Solution Type
Solution Type
Created
Created
Modified
Modified
Summary
This host is running MariaDB and is prone to security bypass vulnerability.
Insight
Insight
Flaw that is triggered when a remote attacker attempts to login to a user's account via the COM_CHANGE_USER command. This command fails to properly disconnect the attacker from the server upon a failed login attempt.
Affected Software
Affected Software
MariaDB versions 5.5.x before 5.5.29, 5.3.x before 5.3.12, and 5.2.x before 5.2.14 on Linux
Detection Method
Detection Method
Checks if a vulnerable version is present on the target host.
Solution
Solution
Upgrade to MariaDB version 5.2.14, 5.3.12, 5.5.29 or later.