The mysqlhotcopy script in mysql 4.0.20 and earlier, when using the scp method from the mysql-server package, allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on temporary files.
| Product | Vendor Advisory | Solution File | Added | Published |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freebsd | — | Upgrade mysql-scripts | Dec 10, 2025 | Aug 22, 2004 |
| Gentoo Linux | — | Upgrade dev-db/mysql. | Oct 30, 2017 | Sep 28, 2004 |
| Oracle Mysql | — | Upgrade to the latest version of MySQL | Aug 29, 2012 | Sep 28, 2004 |
| Suse | — | Upgrade mysql | Dec 12, 2013 | Sep 28, 2004 |
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