CVE-2014-6551 Information disclosure in n/a
Local attackers can exploit MySQL Server to compromise data confidentiality via mysqladmin vectors.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Any signed-in user
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- Available
What is CVE-2014-6551?
CVE-2014-6551 is a low-severity vulnerability in Mariadb Mariadb, published on 15 Oct 2014. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Unspecified vulnerability in Oracle MySQL Server 5.5.38 and earlier and 5.6.19 and earlier allows local users to affect confidentiality via vectors related to CLIENT:MYSQLADMIN.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2014-6551?
It affects 7 products.
Products include Mariadb Mariadb, Oracle Mysql, Oracle Solaris, Suse Linux Enterprise Desktop, Suse Linux Enterprise Server, Suse Linux Enterprise Software Development Kit and 1 more.
How do I fix CVE-2014-6551?
Upgrade to a fixed version.
Is CVE-2014-6551 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2014-6551 in the wild and no public exploit code.
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Sources
Also known as GHSA-v37f-f38p-2x76, UBUNTU-CVE-2014-6551.