CVE-2005-2573

Description

The mysql_create_function function in sql_udf.cc for MySQL 4.0 before 4.0.25, 4.1 before 4.1.13, and 5.0 before 5.0.7-beta, when running on Windows, uses an incomplete blacklist in a directory traversal check, which allows attackers to include arbitrary files via the backslash (\) character.

5.0

CVSS

Severity: Medium

CVSS 2.0 •

EPSS 0.69% Top 30%

Vendor Advisory org.uk Vendor Advisory appsecinc.com

Affected: n/a n/a

References

Link	Tags
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/21738	vdb entry
http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=112360618320729&w=2	mailing list
http://www.appsecinc.com/resources/alerts/mysql/2005-001.html	patch vendor advisory
http://mysql.bkbits.net:8080/mysql-4.0/cset%40428b981bg2iwh3CbGANDaF-W6DbttA
http://lists.grok.org.uk/pipermail/full-disclosure/2005-August/035847.html	mailing list patch vendor advisory
http://mysql.bkbits.net:8080/mysql-4.0/gnupatch%40428b981bg2iwh3CbGANDaF-W6DbttA

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2005-2573?: CVE-2005-2573 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2005-2573?: To fix CVE-2005-2573, 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-2005-2573 being actively exploited in the wild?: As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2005-2573 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~1% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.

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