CVE-2005-1636

Medium

Description

mysql_install_db in MySQL 4.1.x before 4.1.12 and 5.x up to 5.0.4 creates the mysql_install_db.X file with a predictable filename and insecure permissions, which allows local users to execute arbitrary SQL commands by modifying the file's contents.

SeverityMedium
CVSS4.6
Exploit probability—
ProductMysql
PublishedMay 17, 2005
First seenMay 17, 2005

How to fix

Sources list no fixed version or patch link for this vulnerability.

Affected products

ProductAffected versionsFixed in
mysql mysql5.0.1, 5.0.2, 5.0.3, 5.0.4—
oracle mysql4.0.0, 4.0.1, 4.0.2, 4.0.3, 4.0.4, 4.0.5, 4.0.5a, 4.0.6, 4.0.7, 4.0.8, 4.0.9, 4.0.10, 4.0.11, 5.0.0—

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