CVE-2005-0709

CVE-2005-0709 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Mysql with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.6. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 18% places it in the 97th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-94.

Key facts

Description

MySQL 4.0.23 and earlier, and 4.1.x up to 4.1.10, allows remote authenticated users with INSERT and DELETE privileges to execute arbitrary code by using CREATE FUNCTION to access libc calls, as demonstrated by using strcat, on_exit, and exit.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2005-0709?
MySQL 4.0.23 and earlier, and 4.1.x up to 4.1.10, allows remote authenticated users with INSERT and DELETE privileges to execute arbitrary code by using CREATE FUNCTION to access libc calls, as demonstrated by using strcat, on_exit, and exit.
How severe is CVE-2005-0709?
CVE-2005-0709 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.6, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2005-0709 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 18% (97th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2005-0709?
CVE-2005-0709 primarily affects Mysql. In total, 34 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2005-0709?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2005-0709 published?
CVE-2005-0709 was published on 2005-05-02 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (34)

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