What is the severity of CVE-2004-0388?

CVE-2004-0388 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to the potential for local users to gain unauthorized access to overwrite arbitrary files.

How do I fix CVE-2004-0388?

To fix CVE-2004-0388, ensure that you are using an updated version of MySQL that has mitigations for symlink attacks.

What component is affected by CVE-2004-0388?

CVE-2004-0388 specifically affects the mysqld_multi script in MySQL versions before 5.0.33.

Who is at risk for CVE-2004-0388?

Local users of affected MySQL installations are at risk for CVE-2004-0388 due to possible symlink attacks.

Is CVE-2004-0388 specific to certain versions of MySQL?

Yes, CVE-2004-0388 affects MySQL version 5.0.33 and earlier.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2004-0388

low

2.1

CWE

NVD-CWE-Other

16/4/2004

8/8/2024

CVE-2004-0388

First published: Fri Apr 16 2004(Updated: )

The mysqld_multi script in MySQL allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
MySQL	=5.0.33

Remedy

http://www.debian.org/security/2004/dsa-483

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2004-0388?
CVE-2004-0388 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to the potential for local users to gain unauthorized access to overwrite arbitrary files.
How do I fix CVE-2004-0388?
To fix CVE-2004-0388, ensure that you are using an updated version of MySQL that has mitigations for symlink attacks.
What component is affected by CVE-2004-0388?
CVE-2004-0388 specifically affects the mysqld_multi script in MySQL versions before 5.0.33.
Who is at risk for CVE-2004-0388?
Local users of affected MySQL installations are at risk for CVE-2004-0388 due to possible symlink attacks.
Is CVE-2004-0388 specific to certain versions of MySQL?
Yes, CVE-2004-0388 affects MySQL version 5.0.33 and earlier.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2004-0388?
CVE-2004-0388 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to the potential for local users to gain unauthorized access to overwrite arbitrary files.
How do I fix CVE-2004-0388?
To fix CVE-2004-0388, ensure that you are using an updated version of MySQL that has mitigations for symlink attacks.
What component is affected by CVE-2004-0388?
CVE-2004-0388 specifically affects the mysqld_multi script in MySQL versions before 5.0.33.
Who is at risk for CVE-2004-0388?
Local users of affected MySQL installations are at risk for CVE-2004-0388 due to possible symlink attacks.
Is CVE-2004-0388 specific to certain versions of MySQL?
Yes, CVE-2004-0388 affects MySQL version 5.0.33 and earlier.