What is the severity of CVE-2012-5383?

The severity of CVE-2012-5383 is typically categorized as medium due to the potential for privilege escalation by local users.

How do I fix CVE-2012-5383?

To fix CVE-2012-5383, ensure that MySQL is installed in a secure directory and implement proper access controls to the installation directories.

Who is affected by CVE-2012-5383?

CVE-2012-5383 affects users of Oracle MySQL version 5.5.28 when installed in the root C:\ directory.

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2012-5383?

CVE-2012-5383 is classified as an untrusted search path vulnerability.

Can CVE-2012-5383 be exploited remotely?

CVE-2012-5383 cannot be exploited remotely as it requires local access to the affected system.

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CVE-2012-5383

medium

6.2

11/10/2012

6/8/2024

CVE-2012-5383

First published: Thu Oct 11 2012(Updated: )

** DISPUTED ** Untrusted search path vulnerability in the installation functionality in Oracle MySQL 5.5.28, when installed in the top-level C:\ directory, might allow local users to gain privileges via a Trojan horse DLL in the "C:\MySQL\MySQL Server 5.5\bin" directory, which may be added to the PATH system environment variable by an administrator, as demonstrated by a Trojan horse wlbsctrl.dll file used by the "IKE and AuthIP IPsec Keying Modules" system service in Windows Vista SP1, Windows Server 2008 SP2, Windows 7 SP1, and Windows 8 Release Preview. NOTE: CVE disputes this issue because the unsafe PATH is established only by a separate administrative action that is not a default part of the MySQL installation.

Credit: cve@mitre.org cve@mitre.org

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
MySQL	=5.5.28

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2012-5383?
The severity of CVE-2012-5383 is typically categorized as medium due to the potential for privilege escalation by local users.
How do I fix CVE-2012-5383?
To fix CVE-2012-5383, ensure that MySQL is installed in a secure directory and implement proper access controls to the installation directories.
Who is affected by CVE-2012-5383?
CVE-2012-5383 affects users of Oracle MySQL version 5.5.28 when installed in the root C:\ directory.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2012-5383?
CVE-2012-5383 is classified as an untrusted search path vulnerability.
Can CVE-2012-5383 be exploited remotely?
CVE-2012-5383 cannot be exploited remotely as it requires local access to the affected system.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2012-5383?
The severity of CVE-2012-5383 is typically categorized as medium due to the potential for privilege escalation by local users.
How do I fix CVE-2012-5383?
To fix CVE-2012-5383, ensure that MySQL is installed in a secure directory and implement proper access controls to the installation directories.
Who is affected by CVE-2012-5383?
CVE-2012-5383 affects users of Oracle MySQL version 5.5.28 when installed in the root C:\ directory.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2012-5383?
CVE-2012-5383 is classified as an untrusted search path vulnerability.
Can CVE-2012-5383 be exploited remotely?
CVE-2012-5383 cannot be exploited remotely as it requires local access to the affected system.