Vulnerability Description
sql/sql_table.cc in MySQL 5.0.x through 5.0.88, 5.1.x through 5.1.41, and 6.0 before 6.0.9-alpha, when the data home directory contains a symlink to a different filesystem, allows remote authenticated users to bypass intended access restrictions by calling CREATE TABLE with a (1) DATA DIRECTORY or (2) INDEX DIRECTORY argument referring to a subdirectory that requires following this symlink.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Mysql | Mysql | 5.0.0 |
| Oracle | Mysql | 5.0.0 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://bugs.mysql.com/bug.php?id=39277Exploit
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2010//Mar/msg00001.html
- http://lists.mysql.com/commits/59711Exploit
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2010-05/msg00001.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2010-11/msg00005.html
- http://marc.info/?l=oss-security&m=125908040022018&w=2
- http://secunia.com/advisories/38517
- http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4077
- http://ubuntu.com/usn/usn-897-1
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2010:044
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/38043
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-1397-1
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2010/1107
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=543619
- http://bugs.mysql.com/bug.php?id=39277Exploit
FAQ
What is CVE-2008-7247?
CVE-2008-7247 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.0 (MEDIUM). sql/sql_table.cc in MySQL 5.0.x through 5.0.88, 5.1.x through 5.1.41, and 6.0 before 6.0.9-alpha, when the data home directory contains a symlink to a different filesystem, allows remote authenticated...
How severe is CVE-2008-7247?
CVE-2008-7247 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.0/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2008-7247?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Mysql Mysql, Oracle Mysql.