DB: Oracle MySQL MOF Execution

This signature detects attempts to exploit a known vulnerability in Oracle MySQL database server. A successful attack could allow the attacker to execute arbitrary code on the targeted system. Failed exploit attempts could result in a denial of service condition.

Extended Description

MySQL 5.5.19 and possibly other versions, and MariaDB 5.5.28a and possibly other versions, when configured to assign the FILE privilege to users who should not have administrative privileges, allows remote authenticated users to gain privileges by leveraging the FILE privilege to create files as the MySQL administrator. NOTE: the vendor disputes this issue, stating that this is only a vulnerability when the administrator does not follow recommendations in the product's installation documentation. NOTE: it could be argued that this should not be included in CVE because it is a configuration issue.

References

CVE: CVE-2012-5613

Short Name

DB:MYSQL:MOF-EXEC

Severity

Critical

Recommended

False

Recommended Action

Drop

DB: Oracle MySQL MOF Execution

Extended Description

References

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