CVE-2004-0388 Path traversal in n/a
Local attackers can overwrite arbitrary files via symlink attacks in the mysqld_multi script, requiring local access to exploit.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Any signed-in user
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- Available
What is CVE-2004-0388?
CVE-2004-0388 is a low-severity path traversal vulnerability in Oracle Mysql, published on 16 Apr 2004. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
The mysqld_multi script in MySQL allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2004-0388?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Oracle Mysql.
How do I fix CVE-2004-0388?
Apply the vendor's patch.
Upgrade, and resolve every user-supplied path against an allowed base folder before opening it. More about Path traversal.
Is CVE-2004-0388 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2004-0388 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Oracle Mysql
Sources
Also known as GHSA-p492-gw5r-h3qq.