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CVE-2004-0457

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.

Severity
Medium 4.6
Published
28 Sept 2004
Last changed
16 Jun 2026
Added to UpHeron
21 Oct 2026
Exploit chance
0.5% in the next 30 daysHigher than 44% of CVEs. EPSS by FIRST, 12 Nov 2026
Attack
Needs local access · No login needed
Attacker can
Read some data · Change some data · Slow it down
CVSS vector
AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P
Sources
NVD

Affected software

SoftwareAffected versions
MySQLServers and applications · cpe:a:oracle:mysql
  • Every version up to 4.0.20

References

  • NVD https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2004-0457
  • CVE.org https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2004-0457