MEDIUM
CVE-2008-2079
CWE-264Published: May 5, 2008· Updated: Jun 16, 2026
4.6
CVSS v3.1
Official Description
MySQL 4.1.x before 4.1.24, 5.0.x before 5.0.60, 5.1.x before 5.1.24, and 6.0.x before 6.0.5 allows local users to bypass certain privilege checks by calling CREATE TABLE on a MyISAM table with modified (1) DATA DIRECTORY or (2) INDEX DIRECTORY arguments that are within the MySQL home data directory, which can point to tables that are created in the future.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2008-2079 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.
Exploitation requires some privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.
CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown
Exploitability
Attack VectorNetwork
Attack ComplexityHigh
Privileges Req.
User Interaction
Scope
Impact
ConfidentialityP
IntegrityP
AvailabilityP
AV:N/AC:H/Au:S/C:P/I:P/A:P
Affected Vendors & Products
Exploit & PoC Resources
NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
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NVD Detail
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Official Patches & Advisories
All References (66)
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http://bugs.mysql.com/bug.php?id=32167Exploit · Patch · Vendor Advisory
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http://dev.mysql.com/doc/refman/4.1/en/news-4-1-24.htmlVendor Advisory
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http://dev.mysql.com/doc/refman/5.1/en/news-5-1-24.htmlVendor Advisory
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http://dev.mysql.com/doc/refman/6.0/en/news-6-0-5.htmlVendor Advisory
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http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2008/Oct/msg00001.htmlMailing List · Third Party Advisory
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http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2009/Sep/msg00004.htmlMailing List · Third Party Advisory
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http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2008-08/msg00006.htmlThird Party Advisory
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http://secunia.com/advisories/30134Third Party Advisory
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http://secunia.com/advisories/31066Third Party Advisory
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http://secunia.com/advisories/31226Third Party Advisory
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http://secunia.com/advisories/31687Third Party Advisory
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http://secunia.com/advisories/32222Third Party Advisory
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http://secunia.com/advisories/32769Third Party Advisory
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http://secunia.com/advisories/36566Third Party Advisory
Quick Facts
CVE IDCVE-2008-2079
CVSS Score4.6 / 10
SeverityMEDIUM
WeaknessCWE-264
CISA KEVNo
Affected4 vendor(s)
PublishedMay 5, 2008
Related CVEs (CWE-264)
Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2008-2079 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
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