MySQL 3.23.36 Database Name path traversal

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, has been found in MySQL 3.23.36. Impacted is an unknown function of the component Database Name Handler. Performing a manipulation results in path traversal. This vulnerability is reported as CVE-2001-0407. Moreover, an exploit is present. It is advisable to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic has been found in MySQL 3.23.36 (Database Software). This affects an unknown functionality of the component Database Name Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a path traversal vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-22. The product uses external input to construct a pathname that is intended to identify a file or directory that is located underneath a restricted parent directory, but the product does not properly neutralize special elements within the pathname that can cause the pathname to resolve to a location that is outside of the restricted directory. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

Directory traversal vulnerability in MySQL before 3.23.36 allows local users to modify arbitrary files and gain privileges by creating a database whose name starts with .. (dot dot).

The weakness was disclosed 06/27/2001 as not defined posting (Bugtraq). The advisory is shared at archives.neohapsis.com. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2001-0407. The exploitability is told to be easy. An attack has to be approached locally. No form of authentication is needed for exploitation. Technical details are unknown but a public exploit is available. MITRE ATT&CK project uses the attack technique T1006 for this issue.

The exploit is shared for download at exploit-db.com. It is declared as proof-of-concept. We expect the 0-day to have been worth approximately $25k-$100k. The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 10626 (MySQL < 3.23.36 Multiple Vulnerabilities), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment. It is assigned to the family Databases and running in the context r.

Upgrading to version 3.23.36 eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (6617), Exploit-DB (20718), Tenable (10626), SecurityFocus (BID 2522†) and Vulnerability Center (SBV-329†). The entry VDB-15241 is pretty similar. Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

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Exploitinginfo

Class: Path traversal
CWE: CWE-22
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: No

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Access: Public
Status: Proof-of-Concept
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Nessus ID: 10626
Nessus Name: MySQL < 3.23.36 Multiple Vulnerabilities
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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: MySQL 3.23.36

Timelineinfo

03/08/2001 🔍
03/18/2001 +10 days 🔍
03/18/2001 +0 days 🔍
06/27/2001 +101 days 🔍
06/27/2001 +0 days 🔍
12/11/2002 +532 days 🔍
07/04/2014 +4223 days 🔍
01/13/2025 +3846 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: archives.neohapsis.com
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2001-0407 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2001-0407
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-16857
X-Force: 6617
SecurityFocus: 2522 - MySQL Root Operation Symbolic Link File Overwriting Vulnerability
Vulnerability Center: 329 - Directory traversal vulnerability in MySQL 3.23.36, Medium

scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20161013
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Entryinfo

Created: 07/04/2014 16:43
Updated: 01/13/2025 11:41
Changes: 07/04/2014 16:43 (65), 05/06/2019 10:17 (2), 01/13/2025 11:41 (27)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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