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A MariaDB 10.5 security update for Debian GNU/Linux 11 (Buster) LTS has been released, to addresses a MariaDB vulnerability that allows attackers to execute shell commands via the MariaDB client:

[SECURITY] [DLA 3891-1] mariadb-10.5 security update




[SECURITY] [DLA 3891-1] mariadb-10.5 security update


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Debian LTS Advisory DLA-3891-1 debian-lts@lists.debian.org
https://www.debian.org/lts/security/ Otto Kekäläinen
September 18, 2024 https://wiki.debian.org/LTS
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Package : mariadb-10.5
Version : 1:10.5.26-0+deb11u2
CVE ID : CVE-2024-21096
Debian Bug : 1069189 1015293

A vulnerability was discovered in MariaDB, a SQL database server
compatible with MySQL. An attacker could generate a malicious dump
file which could execute shell commands from the MariaDB client.

The fix may cause a compatibility issue with older MariaDB and MySQL
clients, with existing workarounds, as detailed at:
https://mariadb.org/mariadb-dump-file-compatibility-change/

This updates also includes bugfixes through the 10.5 maintenance
branch, as detailed at:
https://mariadb.com/kb/en/mariadb-10-5-24-release-notes/
https://mariadb.com/kb/en/mariadb-10-5-25-release-notes/
https://mariadb.com/kb/en/mariadb-10-5-26-release-notes/

For Debian 11 bullseye, this problem has been fixed in version
1:10.5.26-0+deb11u2.

We recommend that you upgrade your mariadb-10.5 packages.

For the detailed security status of mariadb-10.5 please refer to
its security tracker page at:
https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/mariadb-10.5

Further information about Debian LTS security advisories, how to apply
these updates to your system and frequently asked questions can be
found at: https://wiki.debian.org/LTS