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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 >> Databases >> MySQL mysqlhotcopy script insecure temporary file Vulnerability Assessment Details
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MySQL mysqlhotcopy script insecure temporary file |
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Checks for the remote MySQL version Detailed Explanation for this Vulnerability Assessment You are running a version of MySQL which is older than version 4.0.21. mysqlhotcopy is reported to contain an insecure temporary file creation vulnerability. The result of this is that temporary files created by the application may use predictable filenames. A local attacker may also possibly exploit this vulnerability to execute symbolic link file overwrite attacks. *** Note : this vulnerability is local only Network Security Threat Level: Medium Solution : Upgrade to the latest version of MySQL 4.0.21 or newer Networks Security ID: 10969 Vulnerability Assessment Copyright: This script is Copyright (C) 2004 David Maciejak |
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