Vulnerability Description
MySQL 4.0.23 and earlier, and 4.1.x up to 4.1.10, uses predictable file names when creating temporary tables, which allows local users with CREATE TEMPORARY TABLE privileges to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack.
CVSS Score
LOW
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Mysql | Mysql | 4.1.0 |
| Oracle | Mysql | 3.23.49 |
References
- http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/vulnwatch/2005-q1/0082.htmlExploit
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2005//Aug/msg00001.html
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2005/Aug/msg00000.html
- http://sunsolve.sun.com/search/document.do?assetkey=1-26-101864-1
- http://www.debian.org/security/2005/dsa-707Exploit
- 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.htmlPatch
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2005-348.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/12781Patch
- 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/
- http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/vulnwatch/2005-q1/0082.htmlExploit
FAQ
What is CVE-2005-0711?
CVE-2005-0711 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 2.1 (LOW). MySQL 4.0.23 and earlier, and 4.1.x up to 4.1.10, uses predictable file names when creating temporary tables, which allows local users with CREATE TEMPORARY TABLE privileges to overwrite arbitrary fil...
How severe is CVE-2005-0711?
CVE-2005-0711 has been rated LOW with a CVSS base score of 2.1/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2005-0711?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Mysql Mysql, Oracle Mysql.