CVE-2008-7247: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2008-7247: sql/sql_table.cc in MySQL 5.0.x through 5.0.88, 5.1.x through 5.1.41, and 6.0 before 6.0.9-alpha, when the...

sql/sql_table.cc in MySQL 5.0.x through 5.0.88, 5.1.x through 5.1.41, and 6.0 before 6.0.9-alpha, when the data home directory contains a symlink to a different filesystem, allows remote authenticated users to bypass intended access restrictions by calling CREATE TABLE with a (1) DATA DIRECTORY or (2) INDEX DIRECTORY argument referring to a subdirectory that requires following this symlink.

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdatedAug 7, 2024, 11:56 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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This is an old MySQL access-control bypass. An authenticated database user could place table data or indexes in a restricted location when the server’s data directory setup includes a symlink to another filesystem. It matters mainly for legacy MySQL deployments and unusual storage layouts. Exposure is most likely in legacy MySQL installations with affected versions and a data home directory containing a symlink to a different filesystem. Systems without authenticated untrusted database users or without this symlink layout have lower apparent exposure. Treat as a legacy-platform cleanup item unless affected MySQL versions remain in production with untrusted database users. Prioritize remediation where shared hosting, multi-tenant databases, or unusual symlinked storage layouts exist. Mitigation focus: Upgrade affected MySQL versions using current vendor or distribution guidance.; Prioritize replacement of unsupported MySQL 5.0, 5.1, and 6.0 alpha deployments.; Review and remove risky data directory symlinks where operationally feasible..

Prepared: Jun 28, 2026, 12:20 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: Nov 30, 2009, 17:00 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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