First published: Fri May 14 2010(Updated: )
The mysql_uninstall_plugin function in sql/sql_plugin.cc in MySQL 5.1 before 5.1.46 does not check privileges before uninstalling a plugin, which allows remote attackers to uninstall arbitrary plugins via the UNINSTALL PLUGIN command.
Credit: secalert@redhat.com
Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
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MySQL Server | <=5.1.45 |
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CVE-2010-1621 has a high severity rating due to the potential for unauthorized plugin uninstallation by remote attackers.
To fix CVE-2010-1621, upgrade MySQL to version 5.1.46 or later, which includes the necessary privilege checks.
The impact of CVE-2010-1621 allows remote attackers to remove critical plugins, potentially resulting in service disruption.
CVE-2010-1621 affects MySQL versions up to and including 5.1.45.
The vulnerable component in CVE-2010-1621 is the mysql_uninstall_plugin function in sql/sql_plugin.cc.