MySQL 3.23.29 mysqlbug symlink

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic has been found in MySQL 3.23.29. This issue affects some unknown processing of the component mysqlbug. The manipulation leads to symlink. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2004-0381. There is no exploit available. It is recommended to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in MySQL 3.23.29 (Database Software) and classified as problematic. This issue affects some unknown processing of the component mysqlbug. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a symlink vulnerability. Using CWE to declare the problem leads to CWE-61. The product, when opening a file or directory, does not sufficiently account for when the file is a symbolic link that resolves to a target outside of the intended control sphere. This could allow an attacker to cause the product to operate on unauthorized files. Impacted is integrity. The summary by CVE is:

mysqlbug in MySQL allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on the failed-mysql-bugreport temporary file.

The weakness was shared 05/04/2004 by Shaun Colley (Website). It is possible to read the advisory at securityfocus.com. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2004-0381 since 04/05/2004. The exploitation is known to be easy. Attacking locally is a requirement. No form of authentication is needed for a successful exploitation. The technical details are unknown and an exploit is not publicly available.

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 17823 (MySQL < 4.0.20 File Overwrite), 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. The commercial vulnerability scanner Qualys is able to test this issue with plugin 19677 (MySQL Aborted Bug Report Insecure Temporary File Creation Vulnerability).

Upgrading eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (15617), Tenable (17823), SecurityFocus (BID 9976†) and Vulnerability Center (SBV-5628†). Be aware that VulDB is the high quality source for vulnerability data.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 4.0
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 3.8

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Exploitinginfo

Class: Symlink
CWE: CWE-61 / CWE-59
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: No

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Status: Not defined

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Nessus ID: 17823
Nessus Name: MySQL < 4.0.20 File Overwrite
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OpenVAS ID: 53755
OpenVAS Name: Debian Security Advisory DSA 483-1 (mysql)
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Recommended: Upgrade
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Timelineinfo

01/01/2004 🔍
03/25/2004 +84 days 🔍
04/05/2004 +11 days 🔍
05/04/2004 +29 days 🔍
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10/21/2004 +170 days 🔍
01/18/2012 +2645 days 🔍
10/16/2014 +1002 days 🔍
07/12/2025 +3922 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: securityfocus.com⛔
Researcher: Shaun Colley
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2004-0381 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2004-0381
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-21839

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X-Force: 15617
SecurityFocus: 9976 - MySQL Aborted Bug Report Insecure Temporary File Creation Vulnerability
Vulnerability Center: 5628 - MySQL mysqlbug Utility Enables Local File Read via Symlink Attack, Low

Entryinfo

Created: 10/16/2014 17:17
Updated: 07/12/2025 23:07
Changes: 10/16/2014 17:17 (69), 05/25/2019 15:03 (2), 07/12/2025 23:07 (20)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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