CVE-2005-0004

mysql: mysqlaccess creates/overwrite files on the system

Published Jan 20, 2005 CVSS 3.0 · 7.9 High EPSS < 1% KEV · Not listed
Description
The mysqlaccess script in MySQL 4.0.23 and earlier, 4.1.x before 4.1.10, 5.0.x before 5.0.3, and other versions including 3.x, allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files or read temporary files via a symlink attack on temporary files.

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Advisories

Source ID Title
EUVD EUVD EUVD-2005-0005 The mysqlaccess script in MySQL 4.0.23 and earlier, 4.1.x before 4.1.10, 5.0.x before 5.0.3, and other versions including 3.x, allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files or read temporary files via a symlink attack on temporary files.
Ubuntu USN Ubuntu USN USN-63-1 MySQL client vulnerability
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Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
mitre
Published
Updated
Aug 7, 2024, 8:57 PM
Reserved
Jan 3, 2005, 12:00 AM
Status
Modified
Published
Apr 14, 2005, 4:00 AM
Modified
Jun 16, 2026, 10:10 PM
Severity
Moderate
Public date
Jan 19, 2005, 12:00 AM