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CVE-2007-6303

3.5 · LOW

MySQL 5.0.x before 5.0.51a, 5.1.x before 5.1.23, and 6.0.x before 6.0.4 does not update the DEFINER value of a view when the view is altered, which allows remote authenticated users to gain privile…

Published Dec 10, 2007mysqlEPSS 2.23%

Overview

CVE-2007-6303 is a low-severity vulnerability affecting mysql mysql. It was published on December 10, 2007 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 3.5 (LOW).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 3.5, rated LOW. It can be exploited remotely over the network. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

Technical description

MySQL 5.0.x before 5.0.51a, 5.1.x before 5.1.23, and 6.0.x before 6.0.4 does not update the DEFINER value of a view when the view is altered, which allows remote authenticated users to gain privileges via a sequence of statements including a CREATE SQL SECURITY DEFINER VIEW statement and an ALTER VIEW statement.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from mysql. Update mysql to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Affected products

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References

Refbugs.mysql.com/bug.php?id=29908Refdev.mysql.com/doc/refman/5.0/en/releasenotes-es-5-0-52.htmlRefdev.mysql.com/doc/refman/5.1/en/news-5-1-23.htmlRefdev.mysql.com/doc/refman/6.0/en/news-6-0-4.htmlReflists.mysql.com/announce/502Reflists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2008-02/msg00003.htmlRefsecunia.com/advisories/28025Refsecunia.com/advisories/28063Refsecunia.com/advisories/28739Refsecunia.com/advisories/28838

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2007-6303?

CVE-2007-6303 is a low-severity vulnerability affecting mysql mysql. It was published on December 10, 2007 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 3.5 (LOW).

How severe is CVE-2007-6303?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 3.5, rated LOW. It can be exploited remotely over the network. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2007-6303?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from mysql. Update mysql to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2007-6303?

CyberStrike is an open-source, AI-augmented pentesting engine. Rather than flag a version number, it tests whether an issue like CVE-2007-6303 is actually reachable in your own applications and APIs, then verifies each finding before reporting it. That tells you if the weakness is a real, exploitable risk in your environment or a false positive you can safely deprioritize.

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