# 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 overwrit

- Severity: no CVSS score reported
- Known exploited (CISA KEV): no
- Published: 2004-08-19 · Updated: 2024-08-08

## Affected

- n/a: version range not reported

## Description

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.

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## References

- http://packages.debian.org/changelogs/pool/main/m/mysql-dfsg/mysql-dfsg_4.0.20-11/changelog
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A10693
- http://www.debian.org/security/2004/dsa-540
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2004-597.html
- http://www.ciac.org/ciac/bulletins/p-018.shtml
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/17030

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