CVE-2014-6494:Unspecified vulnerability in Oracle MySQL Server versions 5.5.39 and earlier, and 5.6.20 and earlier, allowing remote attackers to affect availability via vectors related to CLIENT:SSL:yaSSL.

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The vulnerability in Oracle MySQL Server versions 5.5.39 and earlier, and 5.6.20 and earlier, allows remote attackers to impact availability by exploiting vectors related to CLIENT:SSL:yaSSL. This vulnerability is distinct from CVE-2014-6496.

Overview

This CVE pertains to an unspecified vulnerability in Oracle MySQL Server that affects versions 5.5.39 and earlier, as well as 5.6.20 and earlier. The vulnerability can be exploited by remote attackers to impact the availability of the server through vectors related to CLIENT:SSL:yaSSL.

Remediation

To address this vulnerability, users are advised to upgrade their Oracle MySQL Server installations to versions that have patched this issue. It is recommended to apply the latest security updates provided by Oracle to mitigate the risk of exploitation.

References

  1. Juniper Networks Security Advisory: http://kb.juniper.net/InfoCenter/index?page=content&id=JSA10698
  2. Secunia Advisory: http://secunia.com/advisories/62073
  3. SecurityFocus BID: http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/70497
  4. Oracle Security Bulletin April 2016: http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/topics/security/bulletinapr2016-2952098.html
  5. SUSE-SU-2015:0743 Advisory: http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2015-04/msg00016.html
  6. Gentoo GLSA-201411-02 Advisory: http://security.gentoo.org/glsa/glsa-201411-02.xml
  7. Oracle Security Bulletin October 2014: http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/topics/security/cpuoct2014-1972960.html
  8. Secunia Advisory 61579: http://secunia.com/advisories/61579
  9. Oracle Security Bulletin October 2015: http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/topics/security/bulletinoct2015-2511968.html

Industry ExposureMost to least
This section illustrates the prevalence of a specific Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVE) across various industries based on customer reports. The ranking displays industries from the most to least affected by this particular vulnerability, offering valuable insight into where this CVE has been most frequently observed. This information can help organizations within these sectors prioritize their security efforts, understand their relative risk exposure compared to their peers, and focus remediation strategies where they are most needed. By understanding the industry-specific impact, organizations can make more informed decisions regarding patching, resource allocation, and overall risk management related to this CVE.

  1. Manufacturing
    Manufacturing
  2. Health Care & Social Assistance
    Health Care & Social Assistance
  3. Educational Services
    Educational Services
  4. Public Administration
    Public Administration
  5. Finance and Insurance
    Finance and Insurance
  6. Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services
    Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services
  7. Transportation & Warehousing
    Transportation & Warehousing
  8. Management of Companies & Enterprises
    Management of Companies & Enterprises
  9. Other Services (except Public Administration)
    Other Services (except Public Administration)
  10. Arts, Entertainment & Recreation
    Arts, Entertainment & Recreation
  11. Utilities
    Utilities
  12. Retail Trade
    Retail Trade
  13. Wholesale Trade
    Wholesale Trade
  14. Accommodation & Food Services
    Accommodation & Food Services
  15. Administrative, Support, Waste Management & Remediation Services
    Administrative, Support, Waste Management & Remediation Services
  16. Agriculture, Forestry Fishing & Hunting
    Agriculture, Forestry Fishing & Hunting
  17. Construction
    Construction
  18. Information
    Information
  19. Mining
    Mining
  20. Real Estate Rental & Leasing
    Real Estate Rental & Leasing

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