Vulnerability Description
Unknown vulnerability in MySQL 3.23.58 and earlier, when a local user has privileges for a database whose name includes a "_" (underscore), grants privileges to other databases that have similar names, which can allow the user to conduct unauthorized activities.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Openpkg | Openpkg | 2.1 |
| Oracle | Mysql | 3.20 |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux | 3.0 |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux Desktop | 3.0 |
| Suse | Suse Linux | 8.0 |
| Trustix | Secure Linux | 1.5 |
| Ubuntu | Ubuntu Linux | 4.1 |
References
- http://distro.conectiva.com.br/atualizacoes/?id=a&anuncio=000947
- http://www.ciac.org/ciac/bulletins/p-018.shtml
- http://www.debian.org/security/2005/dsa-707
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDKSA-2005:070
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2004-597.html
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2004-611.html
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/17783
- https://www.ubuntu.com/usn/usn-32-1/
- http://distro.conectiva.com.br/atualizacoes/?id=a&anuncio=000947
- http://www.ciac.org/ciac/bulletins/p-018.shtml
- http://www.debian.org/security/2005/dsa-707
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDKSA-2005:070
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2004-597.html
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2004-611.html
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/17783
FAQ
What is CVE-2004-0957?
CVE-2004-0957 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.8 (MEDIUM). Unknown vulnerability in MySQL 3.23.58 and earlier, when a local user has privileges for a database whose name includes a "_" (underscore), grants privileges to other databases that have similar names...
How severe is CVE-2004-0957?
CVE-2004-0957 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2004-0957?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Openpkg Openpkg, Oracle Mysql, Redhat Enterprise Linux, Redhat Enterprise Linux Desktop, Suse Suse Linux.