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CVE-2008-2079

UnknownEPSS 2.59%

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CVE-2008-2079 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. MySQL 4.1.x before 4.1.24, 5.0.x before 5.0.60, 5.1.x before 5.1.24, and 6.0.x before 6.0.5 allows local users to bypass certain privilege checks by calling CREATE TABLE on a MyISAM table with modified (1) DATA DIRECTORY or (2) INDEX DIRECTORY arguments that are within the MySQL home data directory, which can point to tables that are created in the future.. EPSS estimates a 2.59% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

MySQL 4.1.x before 4.1.24, 5.0.x before 5.0.60, 5.1.x before 5.1.24, and 6.0.x before 6.0.5 allows local users to bypass certain privilege checks by calling CREATE TABLE on a MyISAM table with modified (1) DATA DIRECTORY or (2) INDEX DIRECTORY arguments that are within the MySQL home data directory, which can point to tables that are created in the future.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
2.59%

83.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
MysqlMysql>= 4.1.0, < 4.1.24
MysqlMysql>= 5.0.0, < 5.0.60
MysqlMysql>= 5.1.0, < 5.1.24
OracleMysql>= 6.0.0, < 6.0.5
DebianDebian Linux4.0
CanonicalUbuntu Linux6.06
CanonicalUbuntu Linux7.10
CanonicalUbuntu Linux8.04

References

Timeline

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Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2008-2079?
MySQL 4.1.x before 4.1.24, 5.0.x before 5.0.60, 5.1.x before 5.1.24, and 6.0.x before 6.0.5 allows local users to bypass certain privilege checks by calling CREATE TABLE on a MyISAM table with modified (1) DATA DIRECTORY or (2) INDEX DIRECTORY arguments that are within the MySQL home data directory, which can point to tables that are created in the future.
How severe is CVE-2008-2079?
Severity scoring for CVE-2008-2079 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 2.59% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2008-2079?
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