CVE-2005-0004

Name: CVE-2005-0004
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2005-04-14T04:00:00+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 0.59%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

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

EPSS Probability

0.59%

43.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-59

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://mysql.osuosl.org/doc/mysql/en/News-4.1.10.htmlBroken Link
http://secunia.com/advisories/13867Not Applicable
http://sunsolve.sun.com/search/document.do?assetkey=1-26-101864-1Broken Link
http://www.debian.org/security/2005/dsa-647Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDKSA-2005:036Broken Link
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://mysql.osuosl.org/doc/mysql/en/News-4.1.10.htmlBroken Link
http://secunia.com/advisories/13867Not Applicable
http://sunsolve.sun.com/search/document.do?assetkey=1-26-101864-1Broken Link
http://www.debian.org/security/2005/dsa-647Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDKSA-2005:036Broken Link
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: Apr 14, 2005
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2005-0004?

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.

Are you affected by CVE-2005-0004?

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Source: NVD / NIST