CVE-2005-1636
First published: Tue May 17 2005(Updated: )
mysql_install_db in MySQL 4.1.x before 4.1.12 and 5.x up to 5.0.4 creates the mysql_install_db.X file with a predictable filename and insecure permissions, which allows local users to execute arbitrary SQL commands by modifying the file's contents.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| MySQL (MySQL-common) | =5.0.1 | |
| MySQL (MySQL-common) | =5.0.2 | |
| MySQL (MySQL-common) | =5.0.3 | |
| MySQL (MySQL-common) | =5.0.4 | |
| Oracle MySQL | =4.0.0 | |
| Oracle MySQL | =4.0.1 | |
| Oracle MySQL | =4.0.2 | |
| Oracle MySQL | =4.0.3 | |
| Oracle MySQL | =4.0.4 | |
| Oracle MySQL | =4.0.5 | |
| Oracle MySQL | =4.0.5a | |
| Oracle MySQL | =4.0.6 | |
| Oracle MySQL | =4.0.7 | |
| Oracle MySQL | =4.0.7-gamma | |
| Oracle MySQL | =4.0.8 | |
| Oracle MySQL | =4.0.8-gamma | |
| Oracle MySQL | =4.0.9 | |
| Oracle MySQL | =4.0.9-gamma | |
| Oracle MySQL | =4.0.10 | |
| Oracle MySQL | =4.0.11 | |
| Oracle MySQL | =4.0.11-gamma | |
| Oracle MySQL | =5.0.0-alpha |
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Reference Links
- http://marc.info/?l=full-disclosure&m=111632686805498&w=2
- http://secunia.com/advisories/15369
- http://secunia.com/advisories/17080
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDKSA-2006:045
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2005-685.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/13660
- http://www.zataz.net/adviso/mysql-05172005.txt
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/bugzilla/show_bug.cgi?id=158688
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A9504
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2005-1636?
CVE-2005-1636 is considered a medium severity vulnerability due to the potential for local users to exploit it to execute arbitrary SQL commands.
How do I fix CVE-2005-1636?
To fix CVE-2005-1636, upgrade to latest versions of MySQL that are not affected, specifically versions 4.1.12 or higher and 5.0.5 or higher.
What is the impact of CVE-2005-1636?
The impact of CVE-2005-1636 allows local users to modify the mysql_install_db.X file and execute unauthorized SQL commands.
Which MySQL versions are affected by CVE-2005-1636?
CVE-2005-1636 affects MySQL versions 4.1.x before 4.1.12 and 5.x up to 5.0.4.
Can CVE-2005-1636 be exploited remotely?
CVE-2005-1636 cannot be exploited remotely as it requires local user access to exploit the vulnerability.
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