Detections
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MySQL 4.1 < 4.1.24 MyISAM Create Table Privilege Check Bypass
low Nessus Plugin ID 32137
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Synopsis
The remote database server allows a local user to circumvent privileges.Description
The version of MySQL installed on the remote host reportedly allows a local user to circumvent privileges through creation of MyISAM tables using the 'DATA DIRECTORY' and 'INDEX DIRECTORY' options to overwrite existing table files in the application's data directory.Solution
Upgrade to MySQL version 4.1.24 or later.See Also
Plugin Details
Severity: Low
ID: 32137
File Name: mysql_4_1_24.nasl
Version: 1.13
Type: remote
Family: Databases
Published: 5/9/2008
Updated: 7/16/2018
Configuration: Enable paranoid mode
Supported Sensors: Nessus
Risk Information
VPR
Risk Factor: Medium
Score: 6.3
CVSS v2
Risk Factor: Low
Base Score: 3.5
Temporal Score: 2.6
Vector: CVSS2#AV:L/AC:H/Au:S/C:P/I:P/A:P
Vulnerability Information
CPE: cpe:/a:mysql:mysql
Required KB Items: Settings/ParanoidReport
Exploit Ease: No known exploits are available
Reference Information
CVE: CVE-2008-2079
BID: 29106