MySQL up to 4.1.10 symlink

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic was found in MySQL. Affected is an unknown function. Such manipulation leads to symlink. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2005-0711. Furthermore, there is an exploit available. Upgrading the affected component is advised.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in MySQL (Database Software) and classified as problematic. Affected by this issue is an unknown function. 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. CVE summarizes:

MySQL 4.0.23 and earlier, and 4.1.x up to 4.1.10, uses predictable file names when creating temporary tables, which allows local users with CREATE TEMPORARY TABLE privileges to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack.

The bug was discovered 03/11/2005. The weakness was shared 05/02/2005 by Stefano Di Paola with isec (Website). The advisory is shared for download at trustix.org. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2005-0711 since 03/11/2005. The exploitation is known to be easy. The attack needs to be approached locally. No form of authentication is required for exploitation. Technical details are unknown but a public exploit is available.

The exploit is available at securityfocus.com. It is declared as proof-of-concept. The vulnerability was handled as a non-public zero-day exploit for at least 25 days. During that time the estimated underground price was around $25k-$100k. The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 21926 (CentOS 3 : mysql-server (CESA-2005:348)), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment. It is assigned to the family CentOS Local Security Checks and running in the context l. The commercial vulnerability scanner Qualys is able to test this issue with plugin 117956 (CentOS Security Update for MySQL (CESA-2005:348)).

Upgrading eliminates this vulnerability. A possible mitigation has been published even before and not after the disclosure of the vulnerability. Furthermore it is possible to detect and prevent this kind of attack with TippingPoint and the filter 4022.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (19659), Exploit-DB (25211), Tenable (21926), SecurityFocus (BID 12781†) and OSVDB (14676†). The entries VDB-1271, VDB-1272 and VDB-24583 are related to this item. VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

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VulDB Meta Temp Score: 3.6

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Class: Symlink
CWE: CWE-61 / CWE-59
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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: 21926
Nessus Name: CentOS 3 : mysql-server (CESA-2005:348)
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OpenVAS ID: 53750
OpenVAS Name: Debian Security Advisory DSA 707-1 (mysql)
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Recommended: Upgrade
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Sourcesinfo

Advisory: trustix.org
Researcher: Stefano Di Paola
Organization: isec
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2005-0711 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2005-0711
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-24584

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X-Force: 19659
SecurityFocus: 12781 - MySQL AB MySQL Multiple Remote Vulnerabilities
Secunia: 14547
OSVDB: 14676 - MySQL CREATE TEMPORARY TABLE command creates insecure files
Vulnerability Center: 7297 - Symlink Attack in MySQL via CREATE TEMPORARY TABLE Command, Low

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

Created: 03/10/2015 23:05
Updated: 01/28/2025 06:10
Changes: 03/10/2015 23:05 (80), 06/06/2019 10:00 (7), 01/28/2025 06:10 (19)
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