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CVE-2008-7247

6.0 · MEDIUM

sql/sql_table.cc in MySQL 5.0.x through 5.0.88, 5.1.x through 5.1.41, and 6.0 before 6.0.9-alpha, when the data home directory contains a symlink to a different filesystem, allows remote authentica…

Published Nov 30, 2009mysqlCWE-59EPSS 1.77%

Overview

CVE-2008-7247 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting mysql mysql. It was published on November 30, 2009 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.0 (MEDIUM).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.0, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

Technical description

sql/sql_table.cc in MySQL 5.0.x through 5.0.88, 5.1.x through 5.1.41, and 6.0 before 6.0.9-alpha, when the data home directory contains a symlink to a different filesystem, allows remote authenticated users to bypass intended access restrictions by calling CREATE TABLE with a (1) DATA DIRECTORY or (2) INDEX DIRECTORY argument referring to a subdirectory that requires following this symlink.

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=39277Reflists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2010//Mar/msg00001.htmlReflists.mysql.com/commits/59711Reflists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2010-05/msg00001.htmlReflists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2010-11/msg00005.htmlRefmarc.info/?l=oss-security&m=125908040022018&w=2Refsecunia.com/advisories/38517Refsupport.apple.com/kb/HT4077Refubuntu.com/usn/usn-897-1Refwww.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2010:044

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2008-7247?

CVE-2008-7247 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting mysql mysql. It was published on November 30, 2009 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.0 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2008-7247?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.0, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2008-7247?

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-2008-7247?

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