CVE-2005-0711 Path traversal in n/a

Low 2.1 Published 11 Mar 2005 Updated 7 Aug 2024

Local attackers with temporary table privileges can overwrite arbitrary files via symlink attacks due to predictable temporary file names.

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-2005-0711?

CVE-2005-0711 is a low-severity path traversal vulnerability in Mysql Mysql, published on 11 Mar 2005. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

MySQL 4.0.23 and earlier, and 4.1.x up to 4.1.10, uses predictable file names when creating temporary tables, which allows local users with CREATE TEMPORARY TABLE privileges to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack.

Which versions are affected by CVE-2005-0711?

It affects 2 products.

Products include Mysql Mysql, Oracle Mysql.

How do I fix CVE-2005-0711?

Upgrade to a fixed version.

Upgrade, and resolve every user-supplied path against an allowed base folder before opening it. More about Path traversal.

Is CVE-2005-0711 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2005-0711 exists.

Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.

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Sources

Also known as GHSA-pxgm-cjcm-fmcg.