CVE-2010-2008: Command Injection
First published: Tue Jul 13 2010(Updated: )
MySQL before 5.1.48 allows remote authenticated users with alter database privileges to cause a denial of service (server crash and database loss) via an ALTER DATABASE command with a #mysql50# string followed by a . (dot), .. (dot dot), ../ (dot dot slash) or similar sequence, and an UPGRADE DATA DIRECTORY NAME command, which causes MySQL to move certain directories to the server data directory.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Oracle MySQL | <5.1.48 | |
| Ubuntu | =10.10 | |
| Ubuntu | =11.04 | |
| Ubuntu | =11.10 | |
| Ubuntu | =9.10 | |
| Ubuntu | =8.04 | |
| Ubuntu | =10.04 | |
| Ubuntu | =6.06 | |
| Fedora | =13 |
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Reference Links
- http://bugs.mysql.com/bug.php?id=53804
- http://dev.mysql.com/doc/refman/5.1/en/news-5-1-48.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/41198
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1024160
- http://secunia.com/advisories/40333
- http://secunia.com/advisories/40762
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2010/1918
- http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2010-July/044546.html
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2010:155
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-1017-1
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A11869
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-1397-1
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2010-2008?
CVE-2010-2008 has a severity rating that indicates it allows denial of service attacks, resulting in server crashes and potential database loss.
How do I fix CVE-2010-2008?
To fix CVE-2010-2008, upgrade to MySQL version 5.1.48 or later.
Who is affected by CVE-2010-2008?
CVE-2010-2008 affects MySQL versions prior to 5.1.48 and various versions of Ubuntu and Fedora that include vulnerable MySQL installations.
What type of attack does CVE-2010-2008 facilitate?
CVE-2010-2008 facilitates denial of service attacks through specially crafted ALTER DATABASE commands.
Is there a workaround for CVE-2010-2008?
There are no specific workarounds for CVE-2010-2008; upgrading to a fixed version is recommended.
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