Security readout for executives and security teams
This is an old MySQL support-tool issue. A local user could abuse how mysqlbug handled a temporary failed bug-report file to overwrite another file. It is not a remote database compromise by itself, but it matters on shared or legacy systems where untrusted users can log in locally. Exposure is most likely on legacy Unix/Linux systems running old MySQL packages that include mysqlbug. Systems without local untrusted users, or systems running maintained vendor packages, are less likely exposed. Exact affected versions are not provided in the supplied CVE data. Prioritize this for legacy or shared-host environments. It is not evidenced as actively exploited or remotely exploitable from the supplied sources, but arbitrary file overwrite on database infrastructure can become serious when local access exists. Mitigation focus: Inventory legacy MySQL packages that include mysqlbug.; Apply relevant vendor MySQL security updates for affected distributions.; Restrict local shell access on database hosts to trusted users..
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- oval:org.mitre.oval:def:11557CVE reference · vdb-entry, signature
- mysql-mysqlbug-symlink(15617)CVE reference · vdb-entry, x_refsource_XF
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