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CVE-2007-5969

UnknownEPSS 14.26%

Last modified

CVE-2007-5969 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. MySQL Community Server 5.0.x before 5.0.51, Enterprise Server 5.0.x before 5.0.52, Server 5.1.x before 5.1.23, and Server 6.0.x before 6.0.4, when a table relies on symlinks created through explicit DATA DIRECTORY and INDEX DIRECTORY options, allows remote authenticated users to overwrite system table information and gain privileges via a RENAME TABLE statement that changes the symlink to point to an existing file.. EPSS estimates a 14.26% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

MySQL Community Server 5.0.x before 5.0.51, Enterprise Server 5.0.x before 5.0.52, Server 5.1.x before 5.1.23, and Server 6.0.x before 6.0.4, when a table relies on symlinks created through explicit DATA DIRECTORY and INDEX DIRECTORY options, allows remote authenticated users to overwrite system table information and gain privileges via a RENAME TABLE statement that changes the symlink to point to an existing file.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
14.26%

96.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
MysqlMysql Server5.1.22
MysqlMysql Server6.0
MysqlMysql Server6.0.1
MysqlMysql Server6.0.2
MysqlMysql Server6.0.3
MysqlCommunity Server<= 5.0.50
MysqlCommunity Server5.0.41
MysqlCommunity Server5.0.44
MysqlCommunity Server5.0.45
MysqlMysql Enterprise Server5.0.50

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2007-5969?
MySQL Community Server 5.0.x before 5.0.51, Enterprise Server 5.0.x before 5.0.52, Server 5.1.x before 5.1.23, and Server 6.0.x before 6.0.4, when a table relies on symlinks created through explicit DATA DIRECTORY and INDEX DIRECTORY options, allows remote authenticated users to overwrite system table information and gain privileges via a RENAME TABLE statement that changes the symlink to point to an existing file.
How severe is CVE-2007-5969?
Severity scoring for CVE-2007-5969 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 14.26% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2007-5969?
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