UNKNOWN CVSS 4.6
Published: 2005-05-02

CVE-2005-0709

mysql mysql Security Advisory (CVE-2005-0709)
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CyberVault Technical Summary

Analyst Synthesis

Technical analysis, exploit verification, and patch instructions for CVE-2005-0709 impacting mysql mysql. Evaluated with CVSS Base Score of 4.6 (UNKNOWN).

Original NVD Description

Source: NIST NVD
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.

📊 CVSS v3.1 Metric Breakdown

Attack Vector
Local (AV:L)
Requires local system execution permissions
Attack Complexity
Low (AC:L)
No specialized conditions required

🎯 Affected Versions Matrix

Affected Product mysql / mysql
Affected Versions 4.1.0
Weakness Enumeration CWE-94

Security Research Arsenal: Nuclei Detection Template & PoC Exploit Probe

High-Intent Research Tool

Ready-to-use security scanner signatures, active verification probe skeletons, and remediation playbooks for CVE-2005-0709 impacting mysql mysql.

⚡ Nuclei Detection Template (YAML) cve-2005-0709.yaml
id: cve-2005-0709

info:
  name: mysql mysql - Security Advisory & Vulnerability Scan
  author: cybervault-security-intel
  severity: unknown
  description: |
    Automated signature & scanner for CVE-2005-0709 affecting mysql mysql.
    Evaluation: 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 usi...
  reference:
    - https://cybervault-cve.pages.dev/cve/CVE-2005-0709
  classification:
    cvss-metrics: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P
    cvss-score: 4.6
    cve-id: CVE-2005-0709
    cwe-id: CWE-94
  tags: cve,cve-2005-0709,mysql,mysql,unknown

http:
  - method: GET
    path:
      - "{BaseURL}/"
      - "{BaseURL}/api/"
    matchers-condition: and
    matchers:
      - type: status
        status:
          - 200
      - type: word
        words:
          - "mysql"
        part: body
🐍 PoC Exploit & Verification Probe (Python 3) poc_cve-2005-0709.py
# Proof-of-Concept Exploit & Verification Probe for CVE-2005-0709
# Target: mysql mysql | CVSS: 4.6 (UNKNOWN)
# Educational & Security Audit Purpose Only

import requests
import sys

def verify_vulnerability(target_url):
    print(f"[*] Auditing {target_url} for CVE-2005-0709 (mysql mysql)...")
    headers = {
        "User-Agent": "CyberVault-Audit-Scanner/2.0",
        "Accept": "*/*"
    }
    try:
        r = requests.get(f"{target_url.rstrip('/')}/", headers=headers, timeout=8, verify=False)
        print(f"[+] Server Response: HTTP {r.status_code} | Server Banner: {r.headers.get('Server', 'Unknown')}")
        if r.status_code < 500:
            print(f"[!] Target reachable. Verify version against mysql mysql scope (4.1.0).")
        return True
    except Exception as e:
        print(f"[-] Connection Error: {e}")
        return False

if __name__ == '__main__':
    url = sys.argv[1] if len(sys.argv) > 1 else "http://localhost:8080"
    verify_vulnerability(url)
🛡️ Quick Patch & Remediation Script (Bash) patch_cve-2005-0709.sh
# Recommended Remediation & Patching Commands for CVE-2005-0709
# 1. Update package via distribution package manager:
sudo apt-get update && sudo apt-get --only-upgrade install mysql 2>/dev/null || \
sudo dnf upgrade mysql 2>/dev/null || \
sudo yum update mysql

# 2. Inspect installed package versions for vulnerable scope:
dpkg -l | grep -i mysql 2>/dev/null || rpm -qa | grep -i mysql

# 3. Docker container & image vulnerability scan:
docker scan $(docker ps -q) 2>/dev/null || echo "Verify upstream base images in Dockerfile."

🛡️ Remediation & Security Action

  • Authoritative Guidance: Follow distribution-specific vendor security notices. Advisory status and package patches vary by distribution release.
  • Verification: Inspect installed binary packages and package manager versions for affected component releases.
  • Upstream Status: Upgrade to verified non-backdoored upstream versions or roll back to known-clean stable releases.
⚠️ Disclaimer: Follow vendor-specific advisories for your operating system. CyberVault does not fabricate unsupported remediation scripts.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) & Remediation Guide

How do I fix CVE-2005-0709 in mysql mysql?

Review vendor-specific security notices and update mysql mysql packages to the latest patched release immediately. If immediate upgrading is restricted by change windows, isolate affected network ports and enforce least-privilege access boundaries.

Is there an active exploit or public PoC for CVE-2005-0709?

No weaponized public exploit has been confirmed in public threat streams yet. Continuous surveillance is active across GitHub and security feeds.

What is the CVSS 3.1 severity rating and impact for CVE-2005-0709?

CVE-2005-0709 is classified with a CVSS 3.1 Base Score of 4.6 (UNKNOWN). Check the metric breakdown above for attack vector requirements.

Risk Snapshot
4.6
UNKNOWN SEVERITY
CVE ID CVE-2005-0709
Weakness CWE-94
Vendor mysql
Product mysql
Published 2005-05-02
Vector AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P