CVE-2008-4456: XSS
First published: Mon Oct 06 2008(Updated: )
Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the command-line client in MySQL 5.0.26 through 5.0.45, and other versions including versions later than 5.0.45, when the --html option is enabled, allows attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML by placing it in a database cell, which might be accessed by this client when composing an HTML document. NOTE: as of 20081031, the issue has not been fixed in MySQL 5.0.67.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| MySQL | =5.0.44 | |
| MySQL | =5.0.30 | |
| MySQL | =5.0.4 | |
| MySQL | =5.0.36 | |
| MySQL | =5.0.26 | |
| MySQL | =5.0.27 | |
| MySQL | =5.0.30-sp1 | |
| MySQL | =5.0.32 | |
| MySQL | =5.0.33 | |
| MySQL | =5.0.37 | |
| MySQL | =5.0.38 | |
| MySQL | =5.0.41 | |
| MySQL | =5.0.42 | |
| MySQL | =5.0.45 | |
| MySQL | =5.0.67 |
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Reference Links
- http://bugs.mysql.com/bug.php?id=27884
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2010//Mar/msg00001.html
- http://seclists.org/bugtraq/2008/Oct/0026.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/32072
- http://secunia.com/advisories/34907
- http://secunia.com/advisories/36566
- http://secunia.com/advisories/38517
- http://securityreason.com/securityalert/4357
- http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4077
- http://ubuntu.com/usn/usn-897-1
- http://www.debian.org/security/2009/dsa-1783
- http://www.henlich.de/it-security/mysql-command-line-client-html-injection-vulnerability
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2009:094
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2009-1289.html
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2010-0110.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/496842/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/496877/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/497158/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/497885/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/31486
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-1397-1
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/45590
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A11456
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2008-4456?
CVE-2008-4456 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential for cross-site scripting attacks.
How do I fix CVE-2008-4456?
To fix CVE-2008-4456, users should disable the --html option in the MySQL command-line client or upgrade to a non-vulnerable version.
Which versions of MySQL are affected by CVE-2008-4456?
CVE-2008-4456 affects MySQL versions 5.0.26 through 5.0.45, and potentially versions later than 5.0.45 with the --html option enabled.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2008-4456?
CVE-2008-4456 is a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability that allows attackers to inject arbitrary web scripts into a database.
Can CVE-2008-4456 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2008-4456 can be exploited remotely if an attacker can manipulate database content where the --html option is enabled.
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