CVE-2003-0150
First published: Fri Mar 21 2003(Updated: )
MySQL 3.23.55 and earlier creates world-writeable files and allows mysql users to gain root privileges by using the "SELECT * INFO OUTFILE" operator to overwrite a configuration file and cause mysql to run as root upon restart, as demonstrated by modifying my.cnf.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Oracle MySQL | =3.23.52 | |
| Oracle MySQL | =3.23.53 | |
| Oracle MySQL | =3.23.53a | |
| Oracle MySQL | =3.23.54 | |
| Oracle MySQL | =3.23.54a | |
| Oracle MySQL | =3.23.55 | |
| MySQL | =3.23.52 | |
| MySQL | =3.23.53 | |
| MySQL | =3.23.53a | |
| MySQL | =3.23.54 | |
| MySQL | =3.23.54a | |
| MySQL | =3.23.55 |
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Reference Links
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/7052
- http://distro.conectiva.com.br/atualizacoes/?id=a&anuncio=000743
- http://www.debian.org/security/2003/dsa-303
- http://www.linuxsecurity.com/advisories/engarde_advisory-3046.html
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2003-093.html
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2003-094.html
- http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/203897
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDKSA-2003:057
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=104800948128630&w=2
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=104802285012750&w=2
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=104715840202315&w=2
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=104739810523433&w=2
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/11510
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A442
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2003-0150?
CVE-2003-0150 is considered a critical vulnerability due to its potential to allow unprivileged MySQL users to gain root privileges.
How do I fix CVE-2003-0150?
To fix CVE-2003-0150, upgrade your MySQL installation to version 3.23.56 or later, which addresses this vulnerability.
What are the affected versions for CVE-2003-0150?
CVE-2003-0150 affects MySQL versions 3.23.55 and earlier.
How does CVE-2003-0150 exploit the system?
CVE-2003-0150 allows attackers to use the 'SELECT * INFO OUTFILE' operator to overwrite MySQL's configuration file, enabling execution as root.
Can CVE-2003-0150 be mitigated without an upgrade?
Mitigating CVE-2003-0150 without an upgrade may involve altering file permissions to prevent world-writable files, but complete resolution requires upgrading.
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