MySQL < 4.1.21 / 5.0.24 Privilege Persistence

low Nessus Plugin ID 17802

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Synopsis

The remote database server allows a local user to access unauthorized data.

Description

The version of MySQL installed on the remote host is earlier than 4.1.21 / 5.0.24 and thus reportedly allows a local user to access a table after his privileges on it were revoked.

Solution

Upgrade to MySQL version 5.0.24 or later.

Plugin Details

Severity: Low

ID: 17802

File Name: mysql_5_0_24.nasl

Version: 1.5

Type: remote

Family: Databases

Published: 1/16/2012

Updated: 7/16/2018

Configuration: Enable paranoid mode

Supported Sensors: Frictionless Assessment Agent, Nessus

Risk Information

VPR

Risk Factor: Medium

Score: 4.4

CVSS v2

Risk Factor: Low

Base Score: 2.1

Temporal Score: 1.6

Vector: CVSS2#AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:N/A:N

Vulnerability Information

CPE: cpe:/a:mysql:mysql

Required KB Items: Settings/ParanoidReport

Exploit Ease: No known exploits are available

Vulnerability Publication Date: 8/1/2006

Reference Information

CVE: CVE-2006-4031

BID: 19279

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