MySQL this week issued a security patch for multiple vulnerabilities in its MySQL open-source database.The MySQL 5.0.21 update patches three flaws that affect versions 4.0.26, 4.1.18, 5.0.20 and 5.1.9, as well as prior versions of the company’s database, according to security company FrSIRT.com.FrSIRT rated the flaws as “moderate” and said they can be exploited both remotely and locally.According to FrSIRT, the first flaw is due to a buffer overflow error in the “sql_base.cc” script. The vulnerability could be exploited by authenticated attackers to execute arbitrary commands, the security company said in its advisory. Input validation errors in the “sql_parse.cc” file are the cause of the second and third vulnerabilities, according to FrSIRT. These could be exploited by attackers to cause portions of the memory to be disclosed in error messages.More information about the fix can be found on MySQL’s website. -Elizabeth Montalbano, IDG News ServiceCheck out our CIO News Alerts and Tech Informer pages for more updated news coverage. Related content brandpost Sponsored by DataStax Ask yourself: How can genAI put your content to work? Generative AI applications can readily be built against the documents, emails, meeting transcripts, and other content that knowledge workers produce as a matter of course. By Bryan Kirschner Dec 04, 2023 5 mins Machine Learning Artificial Intelligence feature The CIO’s new role: Orchestrator-in-chief CIOs have unique insight into everything that happens in a company. Some are using that insight to take on a more strategic role. By Minda Zetlin Dec 04, 2023 12 mins CIO C-Suite Business IT Alignment opinion Fortifying the bridge between tech and business in the C-suite To be considered a tech-forward company today, there has to be a focus on tech fluency across the C-suite, which creates a unique opportunity for CIOs to uplevel their roles and expand their footprint across the enterprise. By Diana Bersohn and Rachel Barton Dec 04, 2023 7 mins CIO Business IT Alignment IT Strategy brandpost Sponsored by G42 Understanding the impact of AI on society, environment and economy By Jane Chan Dec 03, 2023 4 mins Artificial Intelligence Podcasts Videos Resources Events SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER From our editors straight to your inbox Get started by entering your email address below. Please enter a valid email address Subscribe