MySQL MyISAM Insecure Temporary File Creation Vulnerability

BID:69732

Info

MySQL MyISAM Insecure Temporary File Creation Vulnerability

Bugtraq ID: 69732
Class: Design Error
CVE: CVE-2014-4274
Remote: No
Local: Yes
Published: Aug 04 2014 12:00AM
Updated: Apr 16 2015 05:45PM
Credit: The vendor reported this issue.
Vulnerable: Ubuntu Ubuntu Linux 12.04 LTS i386
Ubuntu Ubuntu Linux 12.04 LTS amd64
RedHat Enterprise Linux Desktop Workstation 5 client
Red Hat Enterprise Linux Desktop 5 client
Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5 Server
Oracle Enterprise Linux 5
Debian Linux 6.0 sparc
Debian Linux 6.0 s/390
Debian Linux 6.0 powerpc
Debian Linux 6.0 mips
Debian Linux 6.0 ia-64
Debian Linux 6.0 ia-32
Debian Linux 6.0 arm
Debian Linux 6.0 amd64
CentOS CentOS 5
Not Vulnerable:

Discussion

MySQL MyISAM Insecure Temporary File Creation Vulnerability

MySQL MyISAM is prone to an insecure temporary file-creation vulnerability.

An attacker can exploit this vulnerability to execute arbitrary code in the context of the MySQL server. Other attacks may also be possible.

Exploit / POC

MySQL MyISAM Insecure Temporary File Creation Vulnerability

An attacker can use readily available tools to exploit this issue.

Solution / Fix

MySQL MyISAM Insecure Temporary File Creation Vulnerability

Solution:
Updates are available. Please see the references or vendor advisory for more information.

References

MySQL MyISAM Insecure Temporary File Creation Vulnerability

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