MySQL < 4.1.23 / 5.0.42 Access Control Vulnerability

medium Nessus Plugin ID 17829

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Synopsis

The remote database server is affected by an access control vulnerability.

Description

The version of MySQL installed on the remote host is older than 4.1.23 or 5.0.42. As such, it reportedly allows a remote, authenticated user without the DROP privilege to rename arbitrary tables.

Solution

Upgrade to MySQL version 4.1.23 / 5.0.42 or later.

Plugin Details

Severity: Medium

ID: 17829

File Name: mysql_4_1_23_5_0_42.nasl

Version: 1.5

Type: remote

Family: Databases

Published: 1/18/2012

Updated: 7/16/2018

Configuration: Enable paranoid mode

Supported Sensors: Frictionless Assessment Agent, Nessus

Risk Information

VPR

Risk Factor: Medium

Score: 4.0

CVSS v2

Risk Factor: Medium

Base Score: 4.9

Temporal Score: 3.6

Vector: CVSS2#AV:N/AC:M/Au:S/C:N/I:P/A:P

Vulnerability Information

CPE: cpe:/a:mysql:mysql

Required KB Items: Settings/ParanoidReport

Exploit Ease: No known exploits are available

Vulnerability Publication Date: 5/8/2007

Reference Information

CVE: CVE-2007-2691

BID: 24016

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