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If through a vulnerability assessment, a network security issue is detected for the vulnerability below, applying the appropriate security patches in a timely matter is very important. If you have detected that your system has already been compromised, following CERT's Network Security recovery document will assist with recommended steps for system recovery. Home >> Browse Vulnerability Assessment Database >> Mandrake Local Security Checks >> MDKSA-2005:036: MySQL Vulnerability Assessment Details
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MDKSA-2005:036: MySQL |
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Check for the version of the MySQL package Detailed Explanation for this Vulnerability Assessment The remote host is missing the patch for the advisory MDKSA-2005:036 (MySQL). A temporary file vulnerability in the mysqlaccess script in MySQL was discovered by Javier Fernandez-Sanguino Pena. This flaw could permit an unprivileged user to let root overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack. It could also be used to view the contents of a temporary file which could contain sensitive information. The updated packages have been patched to prevent these problems. Solution : http://wwwnew.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDKSA-2005:036 Network Security Threat Level: High Networks Security ID: Vulnerability Assessment Copyright: This script is Copyright (C) 2005 Tenable Network Security |
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