CVE-2005-1636 describes a vulnerability in mysql_install_db within MySQL versions 4.1.x before 4.1.12 and 5.x up to 5.0.4. This flaw allows local users to execute arbitrary SQL commands due to the utility creating a temporary file with a predictable filename and insecure permissions. The CVSS score of 4.6 indicates a medium severity, with a local attack vector and low attack complexity, potentially leading to compromise of confidentiality, integrity, and availability. There is no evidence of active exploitation, public exploit code (Metasploit, Nuclei, ExploitDB), or significant community discussion or media coverage surrounding this vulnerability.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
5.0.1CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:mysql:mysql:5.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
5.0.2CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:mysql:mysql:5.0.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
5.0.3CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:mysql:mysql:5.0.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
5.0.4CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:mysql:mysql:5.0.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
4.0.0CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:oracle:mysql:4.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 2.0
AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P
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