CVE-2005-1636

Description

mysql_install_db in MySQL 4.1.x before 4.1.12 and 5.x up to 5.0.4 creates the mysql_install_db.X file with a predictable filename and insecure permissions, which allows local users to execute arbitrary SQL commands by modifying the file's contents.

4.6

CVSS

Severity: Medium

CVSS 2.0 •

EPSS 0.02%

Vendor Advisory mandriva.com Vendor Advisory redhat.com

Affected: n/a n/a

References

Link	Tags
http://www.zataz.net/adviso/mysql-05172005.txt
http://secunia.com/advisories/15369	third party advisory
http://secunia.com/advisories/17080	third party advisory
http://marc.info/?l=full-disclosure&m=111632686805498&w=2	mailing list
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/13660	vdb entry
https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A9504	vdb entry signature
https://bugzilla.redhat.com/bugzilla/show_bug.cgi?id=158688
http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDKSA-2006:045	vendor advisory
http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2005-685.html	vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2005-1636?: CVE-2005-1636 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2005-1636?: To fix CVE-2005-1636, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2005-1636 being actively exploited in the wild?: As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2005-1636 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.

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