Description
Buffer overflow in yaSSL, as used in MySQL 5.1.x before 5.1.68 and 5.5.x before 5.5.28, has unspecified impact and attack vectors, a different vulnerability than CVE-2013-1492.
Fixed in Linux distributions
Distributions backport fixes, so the version that fixes this vulnerability differs per release — upgrade to at least the version shown. From the distributions' security trackers and advisories.
Debian
Security tracker ↗| Release | Package | Fixed in | Advisory |
|---|---|---|---|
| Debian 6.0 | mysql-5.1 | 5.1.72-2 | DSA-2780-1 |
Advisories 1
- DSA-2780-1 mysql-5.1 - several Debian Security (DSA / DLA) · Mar 9, 2026
References
- http://dev.mysql.com/doc/relnotes/mysql/5.1/en/news-5-1-68.html
- 53372 third-party-advisory
- https://blogs.oracle.com/sunsecurity/entry/cve_2012_0553_buffer_overflow
- 52445 third-party-advisory
- GLSA-201308-06 vendor-advisory