S-091: MySQL Security Update


 
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Old 12-24-2007
S-091: MySQL Security Update

Several flaws were found in a way:1) MySQL handled symbolic links when database tables were created with explicit "DATE" and "INDEX DIRECTORY" options; and2) MySQL's InnoDB engine handled spatial indexes. The risk is LOW. Data destruction - overwrites tables.


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