CVE-2005-0004
UnknownEPSS 0.59%
Last modified
CVE-2005-0004 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The mysqlaccess script in MySQL 4.0.23 and earlier, 4.1.x before 4.1.10, 5.0.x before 5.0.3, and other versions including 3.x, allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files or read temporary files via a symlink attack on temporary files.. EPSS estimates a 0.59% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
The mysqlaccess script in MySQL 4.0.23 and earlier, 4.1.x before 4.1.10, 5.0.x before 5.0.3, and other versions including 3.x, allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files or read temporary files via a symlink attack on temporary files.
Metrics
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Oracle | Mysql | >= 4.0.0, < 4.0.23 |
| Oracle | Mysql | >= 4.1.0, < 4.1.10 |
| Oracle | Mysql | >= 5.0.0, < 5.0.3 |
| Debian | Debian Linux | 3.0 |
| Mariadb | Mariadb | >= 5.5.0, < 5.5.66 |
References
- http://distro.conectiva.com.br/atualizacoes/?id=a&anuncio=000947Third Party Advisory
- http://lists.mysql.com/internals/20600Third Party Advisory
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=110608297217224&w=2Third Party Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/13867Not Applicable
- http://www.debian.org/security/2005/dsa-647Patch, Vendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/12277Patch, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry, Vendor Advisory
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/18922Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- http://distro.conectiva.com.br/atualizacoes/?id=a&anuncio=000947Third Party Advisory
- http://lists.mysql.com/internals/20600Third Party Advisory
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=110608297217224&w=2Third Party Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/13867Not Applicable
- http://www.debian.org/security/2005/dsa-647Patch, Vendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/12277Patch, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry, Vendor Advisory
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/18922Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2005-0004?
The mysqlaccess script in MySQL 4.0.23 and earlier, 4.1.x before 4.1.10, 5.0.x before 5.0.3, and other versions including 3.x, allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files or read temporary files via a symlink attack on temporary files.
How severe is CVE-2005-0004?
Severity scoring for CVE-2005-0004 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.59% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2005-0004?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.
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