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CVE-2010-2008

3.5 · LOW

MySQL before 5.1.48 allows remote authenticated users with alter database privileges to cause a denial of service (server crash and database loss) via an ALTER DATABASE command with a #mysql50# str…

Published Jul 13, 2010oracleCWE-77EPSS 9.01%

Overview

CVE-2010-2008 is a low-severity vulnerability affecting oracle mysql. It was published on July 13, 2010 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 before 5.1.48 allows remote authenticated users with alter database privileges to cause a denial of service (server crash and database loss) via an ALTER DATABASE command with a #mysql50# string followed by a . (dot), .. (dot dot), ../ (dot dot slash) or similar sequence, and an UPGRADE DATA DIRECTORY NAME command, which causes MySQL to move certain directories to the server data directory.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from oracle. 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

VendorProductVersionsStatus
oraclemysql>= 0, < 5.1.48Affected

References

Refbugs.mysql.com/bug.php?id=53804Refdev.mysql.com/doc/refman/5.1/en/news-5-1-48.htmlReflists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2010-July/044546.htmlRefsecunia.com/advisories/40333Refsecunia.com/advisories/40762Refwww.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2010:155Refwww.securityfocus.com/bid/41198Refwww.securitytracker.com/id?1024160Refwww.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-1017-1Refwww.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-1397-1

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2010-2008?

CVE-2010-2008 is a low-severity vulnerability affecting oracle mysql. It was published on July 13, 2010 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 3.5 (LOW).

How severe is CVE-2010-2008?

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-2010-2008?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from oracle. 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-2010-2008?

CyberStrike is an open-source, AI-augmented pentesting engine. Rather than flag a version number, it tests whether an issue like CVE-2010-2008 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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