CVE-2006-4227

Name: CVE-2006-4227
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2006-08-18T20:04:00+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 11.76%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2006-4227 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. MySQL before 5.0.25 and 5.1 before 5.1.12 evaluates arguments of suid routines in the security context of the routine's definer instead of the routine's caller, which allows remote authenticated users to gain privileges through a routine that has been made available using GRANT EXECUTE.. EPSS estimates a 11.76% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

MySQL before 5.0.25 and 5.1 before 5.1.12 evaluates arguments of suid routines in the security context of the routine's definer instead of the routine's caller, which allows remote authenticated users to gain privileges through a routine that has been made available using GRANT EXECUTE.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

11.76%

95.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-20

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions	Update
Mysql	Mysql	5.0.1	—
Mysql	Mysql	5.0.2	—
Mysql	Mysql	5.0.3	—
Mysql	Mysql	5.0.4	—
Mysql	Mysql	5.0.20	—
Mysql	Mysql	5.0.22.1.0.1	—
Mysql	Mysql	5.0.24	—
Mysql	Mysql	5.1.5	—
Oracle	Mysql	5.0.0	Alpha
Oracle	Mysql	5.1.6	—
Oracle	Mysql	5.1.9	—
Oracle	Mysql	5.1.10	—

References

http://bugs.mysql.com/bug.php?id=18630Exploit
http://dev.mysql.com/doc/refman/5.0/en/news-5-0-25.html
http://lists.mysql.com/commits/7918
http://secunia.com/advisories/21506Vendor Advisory
http://secunia.com/advisories/21770Vendor Advisory
http://secunia.com/advisories/22080Vendor Advisory
http://secunia.com/advisories/30351Vendor Advisory
http://securitytracker.com/id?1016709
http://www.novell.com/linux/security/advisories/2006_23_sr.html
http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2007-0083.htmlVendor Advisory
http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2008-0364.htmlVendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/19559Exploit
http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/usn-338-1
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/3306Vendor Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/28442
https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A10105
http://bugs.mysql.com/bug.php?id=18630Exploit
http://dev.mysql.com/doc/refman/5.0/en/news-5-0-25.html
http://lists.mysql.com/commits/7918
http://secunia.com/advisories/21506Vendor Advisory
http://secunia.com/advisories/21770Vendor Advisory
http://secunia.com/advisories/22080Vendor Advisory
http://secunia.com/advisories/30351Vendor Advisory
http://securitytracker.com/id?1016709
http://www.novell.com/linux/security/advisories/2006_23_sr.html
http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2007-0083.htmlVendor Advisory
http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2008-0364.htmlVendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/19559Exploit
http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/usn-338-1
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/3306Vendor Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/28442
https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A10105

Timeline

Published: Aug 18, 2006
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2006-4227?

How severe is CVE-2006-4227?

Severity scoring for CVE-2006-4227 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 11.76% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2006-4227?

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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Source: NVD / NIST