MySQL patches ZLIB remote security vulnerabilities
A new critical security patch to address buffer overflow vulnerabilities in ZLIB library processing. This update should be processed promptly to ensure applications are properly protected.
MySQL Reference Manual :: D.2.2 Changes in release 4.1.13
Security improvement: Applied a patch that addresses a zlib data vulnerability that could result in a buffer overflow and code execution. (CAN-2005-2096) (Bug #11844)
MySQL Multiple Vulnerabilities
Secunia Advisory: SA16170
Release Date: 2005-07-22
Highly critical
Impact: DoS, System access
Where: From remote
Solution Status: Vendor Patch
Software: MySQL 4.x
CERT Advisory on ZLIB Compression Library Vulnerability