USN-4441-2: MySQL regression
Publication date
5 August 2020
Overview
USN-4441-1 introduced a regression in MySQL
Releases
Packages
- mysql-8.0 - MySQL database
Details
USN-4441-1 fixed vulnerabilities in MySQL. The new upstream version
changed compiler options and caused a regression in certain scenarios. This
update fixes the problem.
Original advisory details:
Multiple security issues were discovered in MySQL and this update includes
new upstream MySQL versions to fix these issues.
MySQL has been updated to 8.0.21 in Ubuntu 20.04 LTS. Ubuntu 16.04 LTS and
Ubuntu 18.04 LTS have been updated to MySQL 5.7.31.
In addition to security fixes, the updated packages contain bug fixes, new
features, and possibly incompatible changes.
Please see the following for more information:
https://dev.mysql.com/doc/relnotes/mysql/5.7/en/news-5-7-31.html
https://dev.mysql.com/doc/relnotes/mysql/8.0/en/news-8-0-21.html
USN-4441-1 fixed vulnerabilities in MySQL. The new upstream version
changed compiler options and caused a regression in certain scenarios. This
update fixes the problem.
Original advisory details:
Multiple security issues were discovered in MySQL and this update includes
new upstream MySQL versions to fix these issues.
MySQL has been updated to 8.0.21 in Ubuntu 20.04 LTS. Ubuntu 16.04 LTS and
Ubuntu 18.04 LTS have been updated to MySQL 5.7.31.
In addition to security fixes, the updated packages contain bug fixes, new
features, and possibly incompatible changes.
Please see the following for more information:
https://dev.mysql.com/doc/relnotes/mysql/5.7/en/news-5-7-31.html
https://dev.mysql.com/doc/relnotes/mysql/8.0/en/news-8-0-21.html
Update instructions
In general, a standard system update will make all the necessary changes.
Learn more about how to get the fixes.The problem can be corrected by updating your system to the following package versions:
| Ubuntu Release | Package Version | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| 20.04 LTS focal | mysql-server-8.0 – 8.0.21-0ubuntu0.20.04.4 | ||
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