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MySQL < 3.22 Readable Logs

medium Nessus Plugin ID 17815

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Synopsis

The remote database server is vulnerable to information disclosure.

Description

The version of MySQL installed on the remote host reportedly creates world-readable log files, thus allowing local users to get sensitive information, such as the passwords for newly created users.

Solution

Upgrade to MySQL version 3.22 or later.

See Also

https://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=91479159617803&w=2

Plugin Details

Severity: Medium

ID: 17815

File Name: mysql_3_22.nasl

Version: 1.4

Type: remote

Family: Databases

Published: 1/18/2012

Updated: 11/15/2018

Configuration: Enable paranoid mode

Supported Sensors: Frictionless Assessment Agent, Nessus

Risk Information

VPR

Risk Factor: Medium

Score: 5.5

CVSS v2

Risk Factor: Medium

Base Score: 4.6

Vector: CVSS2#AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P

Vulnerability Information

CPE: cpe:/a:mysql:mysql

Required KB Items: Settings/ParanoidReport

Vulnerability Publication Date: 12/27/1998

Reference Information

CVE: CVE-1999-1188