Vulnerability Description
MySQL 4.1.x before 4.1.24, 5.0.x before 5.0.60, 5.1.x before 5.1.24, and 6.0.x before 6.0.5 allows local users to bypass certain privilege checks by calling CREATE TABLE on a MyISAM table with modified (1) DATA DIRECTORY or (2) INDEX DIRECTORY arguments that are within the MySQL home data directory, which can point to tables that are created in the future.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Mysql | Mysql | >= 4.1.0, < 4.1.24 |
| Oracle | Mysql | >= 6.0.0, < 6.0.5 |
| Debian | Debian Linux | 4.0 |
| Canonical | Ubuntu Linux | 6.06 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://bugs.mysql.com/bug.php?id=32167ExploitPatchVendor Advisory
- http://dev.mysql.com/doc/refman/4.1/en/news-4-1-24.htmlVendor Advisory
- http://dev.mysql.com/doc/refman/5.0/en/releasenotes-es-5-0-60.htmlVendor Advisory
- http://dev.mysql.com/doc/refman/5.1/en/news-5-1-24.htmlVendor Advisory
- http://dev.mysql.com/doc/refman/6.0/en/news-6-0-5.htmlVendor Advisory
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2008/Oct/msg00001.htmlMailing ListThird Party Advisory
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2009/Sep/msg00004.htmlMailing ListThird Party Advisory
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2008-08/msg00006.htmlThird Party Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/30134Third Party Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/31066Third Party Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/31226Third Party Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/31687Third Party Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/32222Third Party Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/32769Third Party Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/36566Third Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2008-2079?
CVE-2008-2079 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.6 (MEDIUM). MySQL 4.1.x before 4.1.24, 5.0.x before 5.0.60, 5.1.x before 5.1.24, and 6.0.x before 6.0.5 allows local users to bypass certain privilege checks by calling CREATE TABLE on a MyISAM table with modifie...
How severe is CVE-2008-2079?
CVE-2008-2079 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-2008-2079?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Mysql Mysql, Oracle Mysql, Debian Debian Linux, Canonical Ubuntu Linux.