CVE-2003-0150Mysql Vulnerability
MySQL 3.23.55 and earlier creates world-writeable files and allows mysql users to gain root privileges by using the "SELECT * INFO OUTFILE" operator to overwrite a configuration file and cause mysql to run as root upon restart, as demonstrated by modifying my.cnf.
Published Mar 8, 2003 · Updated Aug 8, 2024
Key Facts
Patch immediately- CVE-2003-0150 is a critical-severity vulnerability (CVSS 9.0 v2) affecting Mysql (Oracle).
- It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog. Public exploit code is available.
- EPSS estimates a 45% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- No fixed version is listed yet; check the vendor advisory for mitigations.
- Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because public exploit code exists for a high-severity flaw.
Scores
CVSS v2
9.0
AV:N/AC:L/Au:S/C:C/I:C/A:C
EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)
45%
Higher than 98.7% of all scored CVEs
Exploit maturity
Proof of concept
ATLAS score
45/100
Publication score, see How it works
Exploitation Verdict
KEV listed
Not listed
Federal due date
None
No federal due date
Ransomware use
Not reported
Attributed actors
None named
Exploit & Defence Guidance
Exploit maturity
Proof of concept
Public exploit code
1
Proof-of-concept links
In-the-wild evidence
0
Reports of active use
Advisories And Exploit References
- advisoryRHSA-2003:093
- advisoryRHSA-2003:094
- advisoryRHSA-2003:166
- patch7052
Description
MySQL 3.23.55 and earlier creates world-writeable files and allows mysql users to gain root privileges by using the "SELECT * INFO OUTFILE" operator to overwrite a configuration file and cause mysql to run as root upon restart, as demonstrated by modifying my.cnf.
Affected Products
6 affected entries in total| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| MysqlOracle | 3.23.52, 3.23.53, 3.23.53a, 3.23.54, 3.23.54a, 3.23.55 | n/a |
Timeline
Publicly disclosed
Mar 8, 2003
Last updated
Aug 8, 2024
References
- advisoryRHSA-2003:093
- advisoryRHSA-2003:094
- advisoryRHSA-2003:166
- patch7052
- exploitExploitDB-22340
FAQ
Common Questions.
MySQL 3.23.55 and earlier creates world-writeable files and allows mysql users to gain root privileges by using the "SELECT * INFO OUTFILE" operator to overwrite a configuration file and cause mysql to run as root upon restart, as demonstrated by modifying my.cnf.
Affected: Mysql (Oracle) versions 3.23.52, 3.23.53, 3.23.53a, 3.23.54, 3.23.54a, 3.23.55. The full list is in the CVE brief.
It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog.
No, it is not currently listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.
Public exploit code is available.
No fixed version is listed yet; check the vendor advisory for mitigations.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because public exploit code exists for a high-severity flaw.
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