CVE-2005-2558: Buffer Overflow
Stack-based buffer overflow in the initsyms function in MySQL 4.0 before 4.0.25, 4.1 before 4.1.13, and 5.0 before 5.0.7-beta allows remote authenticated users who can create user-defined functions to execute arbitrary code via a long functionname field.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2005-2558?
CVE-2005-2558 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its impact on remote code execution for authenticated users.
How do I fix CVE-2005-2558?
To fix CVE-2005-2558, you should upgrade to MySQL versions 4.0.25, 4.1.13, or 5.0.7-beta and later.
Who is affected by CVE-2005-2558?
CVE-2005-2558 affects MySQL versions before 4.0.25, 4.1 before 4.1.13, and 5.0 before 5.0.7-beta.
What are the potential exploitations of CVE-2005-2558?
CVE-2005-2558 allows remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary code by exploiting a stack-based buffer overflow.
Are there any workarounds for CVE-2005-2558?
There are no recommended workarounds for CVE-2005-2558; upgrading the software is the best mitigation measure.