Detections
Analytics

Oracle MySQL 5.7.x < 5.7.9 Insecure File Permissions

medium Nessus Network Monitor Plugin ID 9240

Synopsis

The remote database server is vulnerable to an information disclosure attack vector.

Description

The version of MySQL installed on the remote host is version 5.7.x prior to 5.7.9 and is affected by a flaw that is triggered as '/var/lib/mysql' creates files with insecure permissions. This may allow a local attacker to gain access to potentially sensitive information.

Solution

Upgrade to MySQL 5.7.9 or later.

See Also

http://dev.mysql.com/doc/relnotes/mysql/5.7/en/news-5-7-9.html#mysqld-5-7-9-security

Plugin Details

Severity: Medium

ID: 9240

Family: Database

Published: 4/15/2016

Updated: 3/6/2019

Vulnerability Information

CPE: cpe:/a:oracle:mysql

Patch Publication Date: 10/21/2015

Vulnerability Publication Date: 10/21/2015