Vulnerability Description
The mysql_create_function function in sql_udf.cc for MySQL 4.0 before 4.0.25, 4.1 before 4.1.13, and 5.0 before 5.0.7-beta, when running on Windows, uses an incomplete blacklist in a directory traversal check, which allows attackers to include arbitrary files via the backslash (\) character.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Mysql | Mysql | 4.1.0 |
| Oracle | Mysql | 4.0.0 |
References
- http://lists.grok.org.uk/pipermail/full-disclosure/2005-August/035847.htmlPatchVendor Advisory
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=112360618320729&w=2
- http://mysql.bkbits.net:8080/mysql-4.0/cset%40428b981bg2iwh3CbGANDaF-W6DbttA
- http://mysql.bkbits.net:8080/mysql-4.0/gnupatch%40428b981bg2iwh3CbGANDaF-W6DbttA
- http://www.appsecinc.com/resources/alerts/mysql/2005-001.htmlPatchVendor Advisory
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/21738
- http://lists.grok.org.uk/pipermail/full-disclosure/2005-August/035847.htmlPatchVendor Advisory
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=112360618320729&w=2
- http://mysql.bkbits.net:8080/mysql-4.0/cset%40428b981bg2iwh3CbGANDaF-W6DbttA
- http://mysql.bkbits.net:8080/mysql-4.0/gnupatch%40428b981bg2iwh3CbGANDaF-W6DbttA
- http://www.appsecinc.com/resources/alerts/mysql/2005-001.htmlPatchVendor Advisory
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/21738
FAQ
What is CVE-2005-2573?
CVE-2005-2573 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.0 (MEDIUM). The mysql_create_function function in sql_udf.cc for MySQL 4.0 before 4.0.25, 4.1 before 4.1.13, and 5.0 before 5.0.7-beta, when running on Windows, uses an incomplete blacklist in a directory travers...
How severe is CVE-2005-2573?
CVE-2005-2573 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.0/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2005-2573?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Mysql Mysql, Oracle Mysql.