CVE-2006-4226: Low severity MySQL mysql vulnerability

Published Aug 18, 2006
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Updated

MySQL before 4.1.21, 5.0 before 5.0.25, and 5.1 before 5.1.12, when run on case-sensitive filesystems, allows remote authenticated users to create or access a database when the database name differs only in case from a database for which they have permissions.

Affected Software

95 affected components
MySQL mysql=4.1.0
MySQL mysql=4.1.2
MySQL mysql=4.1.3
MySQL mysql=4.1.8
MySQL mysql=4.1.10
MySQL mysql=4.1.12
MySQL mysql=4.1.13
MySQL mysql=4.1.14
MySQL mysql=4.1.15
MySQL mysql=5.0.0
MySQL mysql=5.0.1
MySQL mysql=5.0.2
MySQL mysql=5.0.3
MySQL mysql=5.0.4
MySQL mysql=5.0.5
MySQL mysql=5.0.5.0.21
MySQL mysql=5.0.10
MySQL mysql=5.0.15
MySQL mysql=5.0.16
MySQL mysql=5.0.17
MySQL mysql=5.0.20
MySQL mysql=5.0.22.1.0.1
MySQL mysql=5.1.5
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=4.0.12
Oracle MySQL=4.0.13
Oracle MySQL=4.0.14
Oracle MySQL=4.0.15
Oracle MySQL=4.0.16
Oracle MySQL=4.0.17
Oracle MySQL=4.0.18
Oracle MySQL=4.0.19
Oracle MySQL=4.0.20
Oracle MySQL=4.0.21
Oracle MySQL=4.0.23
Oracle MySQL=4.0.24
Oracle MySQL=4.0.25
Oracle MySQL=4.0.26
Oracle MySQL=4.0.27
Oracle MySQL=4.1.0-alpha
Oracle MySQL=4.1.1
Oracle MySQL=4.1.2-alpha
Oracle MySQL=4.1.3-beta
Oracle MySQL=4.1.4
Oracle MySQL=4.1.5
Oracle MySQL=4.1.6
Oracle MySQL=4.1.7
Oracle MySQL=4.1.9
Oracle MySQL=4.1.11
Oracle MySQL=4.1.16
Oracle MySQL=4.1.17
Oracle MySQL=4.1.18
Oracle MySQL=4.1.19
Oracle MySQL=4.1.20
Oracle MySQL=4.1.21
Oracle MySQL=5.0.0-alpha
Oracle MySQL=5.0.3-beta
Oracle MySQL=5.0.6
Oracle MySQL=5.0.7
Oracle MySQL=5.0.8
Oracle MySQL=5.0.9
Oracle MySQL=5.0.11
Oracle MySQL=5.0.12
Oracle MySQL=5.0.13
Oracle MySQL=5.0.14
Oracle MySQL=5.0.18
Oracle MySQL=5.0.19
Oracle MySQL=5.0.21
Oracle MySQL=5.0.22
Oracle MySQL=5.1.1
Oracle MySQL=5.1.2
Oracle MySQL=5.1.3
Oracle MySQL=5.1.4
Oracle MySQL=5.1.6
Oracle MySQL=5.1.7
Oracle MySQL=5.1.8
Oracle MySQL=5.1.9
Oracle MySQL=5.1.10
Oracle MySQL=5.1.11

Event History

Aug 18, 2006
CVE Published
08:04 PM
CVE Published
via MITRE·11:55 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·11:55 PM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2006-4226?

CVE-2006-4226 has a moderate severity rating due to the potential for unauthorized access to databases via case-sensitive filesystem exploitation.

2

How do I fix CVE-2006-4226?

To fix CVE-2006-4226, upgrade MySQL to version 4.1.21, 5.0.25, or 5.1.12 or later.

3

Who is affected by CVE-2006-4226?

CVE-2006-4226 affects remote authenticated users of MySQL versions prior to 4.1.21, 5.0.25, and 5.1.12 running on case-sensitive filesystems.

4

What is the impact of CVE-2006-4226?

The impact of CVE-2006-4226 allows authenticated users to create or access databases with names that differ only in case from existing databases.

5

Is there a workaround for CVE-2006-4226?

A workaround for CVE-2006-4226 is to configure MySQL to run on a case-insensitive filesystem.

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