Vulnerability Description
MySQL 4.0.23 and earlier, and 4.1.x up to 4.1.10, allows remote authenticated users with INSERT and DELETE privileges to execute arbitrary code by using CREATE FUNCTION to access libc calls, as demonstrated by using strcat, on_exit, and exit.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Mysql | Mysql | 4.1.0 |
| Oracle | Mysql | 3.23.49 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/vulnwatch/2005-q1/0084.htmlExploit
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2005//Aug/msg00001.html
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2005/Aug/msg00000.html
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=111066115808506&w=2
- http://sunsolve.sun.com/search/document.do?assetkey=1-26-101864-1
- http://www.debian.org/security/2005/dsa-707Patch
- http://www.gentoo.org/security/en/glsa/glsa-200503-19.xmlPatch
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDKSA-2005:060
- http://www.novell.com/linux/security/advisories/2005_19_mysql.htmlPatch
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2005-334.html
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2005-348.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/12781ExploitPatch
- http://www.trustix.org/errata/2005/0009/Patch
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/96-1/
FAQ
What is CVE-2005-0709?
CVE-2005-0709 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.6 (MEDIUM). MySQL 4.0.23 and earlier, and 4.1.x up to 4.1.10, allows remote authenticated users with INSERT and DELETE privileges to execute arbitrary code by using CREATE FUNCTION to access libc calls, as demons...
How severe is CVE-2005-0709?
CVE-2005-0709 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 4.6/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2005-0709?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Mysql Mysql, Oracle Mysql.