CVE-2017-15945
First published: Fri Oct 27 2017(Updated: )
The installation scripts in the Gentoo dev-db/mysql, dev-db/mariadb, dev-db/percona-server, dev-db/mysql-cluster, and dev-db/mariadb-galera packages before 2017-09-29 have chown calls for user-writable directory trees, which allows local users to gain privileges by leveraging access to the mysql account for creation of a link.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| MariaDB | <10.0.30 | |
| MySQL (MySQL-common) | <5.6.36 | |
| Gentoo Linux |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2017-15945?
The severity of CVE-2017-15945 is classified as a local privilege escalation vulnerability.
How does CVE-2017-15945 affect users?
CVE-2017-15945 allows local users to gain elevated privileges by exploiting misconfigured directory permissions during installation.
How do I fix CVE-2017-15945?
To fix CVE-2017-15945, upgrade to versions of MySQL, MariaDB, or Percona Server released after September 29, 2017.
Which systems are affected by CVE-2017-15945?
CVE-2017-15945 affects Gentoo Linux installations running specific versions of MySQL and MariaDB packages.
Can CVE-2017-15945 be exploited remotely?
No, CVE-2017-15945 requires local access to the system to be successfully exploited.
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