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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.

  • Published: Sep 28, 2004
  • Updated: Nov 9, 2025
  • CVE: CVE-2004-0457
  • Severity: Low
  • Exploit:

CVSS v2:

  • Severity: Low
  • Score: 4.6
  • AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P

No CWE or OWASP classifications available.