Security readout for executives and security teams
This is an old MySQL local file overwrite issue in the mysqld_multi management script. A person who already has local access to the server could abuse a symlink race to overwrite files. It is not described as a remote database compromise in the provided sources. Exposure is most likely on legacy systems running affected MySQL packages with mysqld_multi installed and local multi-user access. Internet-facing MySQL exposure alone is not enough based on the provided evidence; the attacker must already be a local user. Treat as a legacy hardening and patch-verification issue unless affected systems allow untrusted local users. Prioritize shared hosting, lab, and older Linux servers where local accounts are common. Mitigation focus: Inventory legacy MySQL installations that include mysqld_multi.; Apply vendor-fixed MySQL packages from the relevant distribution advisory.; Restrict local shell access on database hosts to trusted administrators..
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- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- mysql-mysqldmulti-symlink(15883)CVE reference · vdb-entry, x_refsource_XF
- oval:org.mitre.oval:def:10559CVE reference · vdb-entry, signature
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