A vulnerability has been identified in MySQL, which could be exploited by attackers to cause a denial of service. This issue is due to an error in the “filesort()” [filesort.cc] routine when processing a single-row subselect query sorted via the “ORDER BY” clause, which could be exploited by malicious users to crash an affected database by executing a specially crafted SQL query.

Affected Products:
MySQL versions prior to 5.0.37

Solution:
Upgrade to MySQL version 5.0.37 :
http://dev.mysql.com/downloads/

Registration is open for the MySQL Conference & Expo 2007. It will take place April 23-26 at the Santa Clara Convention Center in Santa Clara, California. Early registration is available, if you register by March 15th can save $200 off the conference fee of $1195.

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Database maker MySQL AB has introduced “Enterprise Unlimited”, an “all-you-can-eat” subscription to its database for $40,000. The news comes shortly after Oracle announced it’s own MySQL support package ( http://www.dbaplace.com/unbreakable-mysql/).

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“Open source database vendor MySQL AB is preparing itself for an initial public offering, and could even be ready to go public before the end of the year, according to its CEO Marten Mickos.”

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Oracle has suggested to MySQL CEO Matin Mickos that it will offer Unbreakable MySQL support for the MySQL code, much like Oracle’s Unbreakable Linux campaign last October which undercut Redhat Linux paid support. “They have hinted to us that they will,” said Mickos. Oracle has already been distributing the open source database software.

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February 21, 2007
You’ll learn and see how MySQL Enterprise provides:

o Global visibility into the health, security, performance and availability of all your MySQL servers.
o Security Advisors that scan your MySQL servers for any unplanned security related change.
o Replication Advisors that identify and advise you on correcting Master/Slave sync.
o Performance Advisors that monitor variable settings that you can tune to keep them running at peak performance.
o Customized MySQL Advisors to meet your specific needs.
o You will see the a live demonstration of MySQL Monitoring and Advisory Service.

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