CVE-2008-7247
sql/sql_table.cc in MySQL 5.0.x through 5.0.88, 5.1.x through 5.1.41, and 6.0 before 6.0.9-alpha,...
sql/sql_table.cc in MySQL 5.0.x through 5.0.88, 5.1.x through 5.1.41, and 6.0 before 6.0.9-alpha, when the data home directory contains a symlink to a different filesystem, allows remote authenticated users to bypass intended access restrictions by calling CREATE TABLE with a (1) DATA DIRECTORY or (2) INDEX DIRECTORY argument referring to a subdirectory that requires following this symlink.
Exploit likelihood
What each source reports
NVD Score used
6.0
sql/sql_table.cc in MySQL 5.0.x through 5.0.88, 5.1.x through 5.1.41, and 6.0 before 6.0.9-alpha, when the data home directory contains a symlink to a different filesystem, allows remote authenticated users to bypass intended access restrictions by calling CREATE TABLE with a (1) DATA DIRECTORY or (2) INDEX DIRECTORY argument referring to a subdirectory that requires following this symlink.
- Record
CVE-2008-7247- CVSS 2.0
- 6.0 Medium
AV:N/AC:M/Au:S/C:P/I:P/A:P - Weakness
- CWE-59
- Updated
- 2026-11-02
CVE List No score
sql/sql_table.cc in MySQL 5.0.x through 5.0.88, 5.1.x through 5.1.41, and 6.0 before 6.0.9-alpha, when the data home directory contains a symlink to a different filesystem, allows remote authenticated users to bypass intended access restrictions by calling CREATE TABLE with a (1) DATA DIRECTORY or (2) INDEX DIRECTORY argument referring to a subdirectory that requires following this symlink.
- Record
CVE-2008-7247- Updated
- 2026-11-02
EUVDEUVD-2008-7205 No score
sql/sql_table.cc in MySQL 5.0.x through 5.0.88, 5.1.x through 5.1.41, and 6.0 before 6.0.9-alpha, when the data home directory contains a symlink to a different filesystem, allows remote authenticated users to bypass intended access restrictions by calling CREATE TABLE with a (1) DATA DIRECTORY or (2) INDEX DIRECTORY argument referring to a subdirectory that requires following this symlink.
- Record
EUVD-2008-7205- Updated
- 2026-11-03
GitHub AdvisoriesGHSA-3qjw-qphv-c728 No score
sql/sql_table.cc in MySQL 5.0.x through 5.0.88, 5.1.x through 5.1.41, and 6.0 before 6.0.9-alpha,...
sql/sql_table.cc in MySQL 5.0.x through 5.0.88, 5.1.x through 5.1.41, and 6.0 before 6.0.9-alpha, when the data home directory contains a symlink to a different filesystem, allows remote authenticated users to bypass intended access restrictions by calling CREATE TABLE with a (1) DATA DIRECTORY or (2) INDEX DIRECTORY argument referring to a subdirectory that requires following this symlink.
- Record
GHSA-3qjw-qphv-c728- Weakness
- CWE-59
- Updated
- 2026-11-02
OSVopenSUSE-SU-2024:10153-1 No score
libmysqlclient-devel-10.0.22-3.8 on GA media
These are all security issues fixed in the libmysqlclient-devel-10.0.22-3.8 package on the GA media of openSUSE Tumbleweed.
- Record
openSUSE-SU-2024:10153-1- Updated
- 2026-11-02
OSVopenSUSE-SU-2024:10200-1 No score
libmysql56client18-32bit-5.6.34-1.1 on GA media
These are all security issues fixed in the libmysql56client18-32bit-5.6.34-1.1 package on the GA media of openSUSE Tumbleweed.
- Record
openSUSE-SU-2024:10200-1- Updated
- 2026-11-02
OSVSUSE-RU-2023:3956-1 No score
Recommended update for mariadb104
This update for mariadb104 fixes the following issues:
- Implement version 10.4 of MariaDB (jsc#PED-2455):
- It is possible to use more than one authentication plugin for each user account.
- The root user account is being created with the ability to use two authentication plugins.
- All user accounts, passwords, and global privileges are now stored in the mysql.global_priv table.
- Is being supported for User Password Expiry, which is not active by default.
- Faster privilege checks for MariaDB setups with many user accounts or many database grants.
- Update mysql-systemd-helper to be aware of custom group (bsc#1200105)
- MariaDB is now support lz4 compression for 'INNODB'. (bsc#1186031)
- Add 'mysql-user.conf' file to enable systemd generating mysql user in containers. (bsc#1173028)
- Fixes an issue when MariaDB is ignoring the value of the parameter 'open_files_limit' in the global variables. (bsc#1180014)
- Record
SUSE-RU-2023:3956-1- Updated
- 2026-11-02
OSVSUSE-RU-2023:4991-1 No score
Recommended update for mariadb104
This update for mariadb104 fixes the following issues:
- Implement version 10.4 of MariaDB (jsc#PED-2455):
- It is possible to use more than one authentication plugin for each user account.
- The root user account is being created with the ability to use two authentication plugins.
- All user accounts, passwords, and global privileges are now stored in the mysql.global_priv table.
- Is being supported for User Password Expiry, which is not active by default.
- Faster privilege checks for MariaDB setups with many user accounts or many database grants.
- Update mysql-systemd-helper to be aware of custom group (bsc#1200105)
- MariaDB is now support lz4 compression for 'INNODB'. (bsc#1186031)
- Add 'mysql-user.conf' file to enable systemd generating mysql user in containers. (bsc#1173028)
- Fixes an issue when MariaDB is ignoring the value of the parameter 'open_files_limit' in the global variables. (bsc#1180014)
- Record
SUSE-RU-2023:4991-1- Updated
- 2026-11-02
Affected products
Affected packages
| Package | Affected | Fixed |
|---|---|---|
mariadb104SUSE:Linux Enterprise High Performance Computing 15 SP1-LTSS |
before 10.4.30-150100.3.5.10 | 10.4.30-150100.3.5.10 |
python-mysqlclientSUSE:Linux Enterprise High Performance Computing 15 SP1-LTSS |
before 1.4.6-150100.3.3.7 | 1.4.6-150100.3.3.7 |
mariadb104SUSE:Linux Enterprise Server 15 SP1-LTSS |
before 10.4.30-150100.3.5.10 | 10.4.30-150100.3.5.10 |
python-mysqlclientSUSE:Linux Enterprise Server 15 SP1-LTSS |
before 1.4.6-150100.3.3.7 | 1.4.6-150100.3.3.7 |
mariadb104SUSE:Linux Enterprise Server for SAP Applications 15 SP1 |
before 10.4.30-150100.3.5.10 | 10.4.30-150100.3.5.10 |
python-mysqlclientSUSE:Linux Enterprise Server for SAP Applications 15 SP1 |
before 1.4.6-150100.3.3.7 | 1.4.6-150100.3.3.7 |
lz4SUSE:Linux Enterprise Software Development Kit 12 SP5 |
before 1.8.0-3.5.2 | 1.8.0-3.5.2 |
mariadb-connector-cSUSE:Linux Enterprise Software Development Kit 12 SP5 |
before 3.1.22-2.35.1 | 3.1.22-2.35.1 |
mariadb104SUSE:Linux Enterprise Software Development Kit 12 SP5 |
before 10.4.30-8.5.46 | 10.4.30-8.5.46 |
python-mysqlclientSUSE:Linux Enterprise Software Development Kit 12 SP5 |
before 1.3.14-8.9.2 | 1.3.14-8.9.2 |
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| Package | Affected | Fixed |
|---|---|---|
lz4SUSE:Linux Enterprise Server 12 SP5 |
before 1.8.0-3.5.2 | 1.8.0-3.5.2 |
mariadb-connector-cSUSE:Linux Enterprise Server 12 SP5 |
before 3.1.22-2.35.1 | 3.1.22-2.35.1 |
mariadb104SUSE:Linux Enterprise Server 12 SP5 |
before 10.4.30-8.5.46 | 10.4.30-8.5.46 |
python-mysqlclientSUSE:Linux Enterprise Server 12 SP5 |
before 1.3.14-8.9.2 | 1.3.14-8.9.2 |
lz4SUSE:Linux Enterprise Server for SAP Applications 12 SP5 |
before 1.8.0-3.5.2 | 1.8.0-3.5.2 |
mariadb-connector-cSUSE:Linux Enterprise Server for SAP Applications 12 SP5 |
before 3.1.22-2.35.1 | 3.1.22-2.35.1 |
mariadb104SUSE:Linux Enterprise Server for SAP Applications 12 SP5 |
before 10.4.30-8.5.46 | 10.4.30-8.5.46 |
python-mysqlclientSUSE:Linux Enterprise Server for SAP Applications 12 SP5 |
before 1.3.14-8.9.2 | 1.3.14-8.9.2 |
mariadbopenSUSE:Tumbleweed |
before 10.0.22-3.8 | 10.0.22-3.8 |
History
| Recorded | Changed | Sources |
|---|---|---|
| aliases | EUVD | |
| first indexed | CVE List, GitHub Advisories, NVD, OSV |
Dates are when Every CVE recorded each change. Upstream dates may differ.
In short
CVE-2008-7247 is a medium vulnerability (CVSS 6.0) in Mysql, published November 30, 2009. No source lists public exploit code. EPSS puts the chance of exploitation in the next 30 days at 1.77%, the 78th percentile. Fixed in mariadb104 10.4.30-150100.3.5.10.
References
ubuntu.com/usn/USN-1397-1
secunia.com/advisories/38517
vupen.com/english/advisories/2010/1107
ubuntu.com/usn/usn-897-1
lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2010-05/msg00001.html
bugs.mysql.com/bug.php?id=39277
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lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2010//Mar/msg00001.html
support.apple.com/kb/HT4077
marc.info?l=oss-security&m=125908040022018&w=2
lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2010-11/msg00005.html
bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=543619
mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2010:044
securityfocus.com/bid/38043
lists.mysql.com/commits/59711
nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2008-7247
github.com/advisories/GHSA-3qjw-qphv-c728
suse.com/support/update/announcement/-2023-3956/suse-ru-20233956-1
bugzilla.suse.com/1001367
bugzilla.suse.com/1005555
bugzilla.suse.com/1005558
bugzilla.suse.com/1005562
bugzilla.suse.com/1005564
bugzilla.suse.com/1005566
bugzilla.suse.com/1005569
bugzilla.suse.com/1005581
bugzilla.suse.com/1005582
bugzilla.suse.com/1006539
bugzilla.suse.com/1008253
bugzilla.suse.com/1012075
bugzilla.suse.com/1013882
bugzilla.suse.com/1019948
bugzilla.suse.com/1020873
bugzilla.suse.com/1020875
bugzilla.suse.com/1020877
bugzilla.suse.com/1020878
bugzilla.suse.com/1020882
bugzilla.suse.com/1020884
bugzilla.suse.com/1020885
bugzilla.suse.com/1020890
bugzilla.suse.com/1020891
bugzilla.suse.com/1020894
bugzilla.suse.com/1020896
bugzilla.suse.com/1020976
bugzilla.suse.com/1022428
bugzilla.suse.com/1038740
bugzilla.suse.com/1039034
bugzilla.suse.com/1041525
bugzilla.suse.com/1041891
bugzilla.suse.com/1042632
bugzilla.suse.com/1043328
bugzilla.suse.com/1047218
bugzilla.suse.com/1055165
bugzilla.suse.com/1055268
bugzilla.suse.com/1058374
bugzilla.suse.com/1058729
bugzilla.suse.com/1060110
bugzilla.suse.com/1062583
bugzilla.suse.com/1067443
bugzilla.suse.com/1068906
bugzilla.suse.com/1069401
bugzilla.suse.com/1080891
bugzilla.suse.com/1083087
bugzilla.suse.com/1088681
bugzilla.suse.com/1092544
bugzilla.suse.com/1098683
bugzilla.suse.com/1101676
bugzilla.suse.com/1101677
bugzilla.suse.com/1101678
bugzilla.suse.com/1103342
bugzilla.suse.com/1111858
bugzilla.suse.com/1111859
bugzilla.suse.com/1112368
bugzilla.suse.com/1112377
bugzilla.suse.com/1112384
bugzilla.suse.com/1112386
bugzilla.suse.com/1112391
bugzilla.suse.com/1112397
bugzilla.suse.com/1112404
bugzilla.suse.com/1112415
bugzilla.suse.com/1112417
bugzilla.suse.com/1112421
bugzilla.suse.com/1112432
bugzilla.suse.com/1112767
bugzilla.suse.com/1116686
bugzilla.suse.com/1118754
bugzilla.suse.com/1120041
bugzilla.suse.com/1122198
bugzilla.suse.com/1122475
bugzilla.suse.com/1127027
bugzilla.suse.com/1132666
bugzilla.suse.com/1136035
bugzilla.suse.com/1142909
bugzilla.suse.com/1143215
bugzilla.suse.com/1144314
bugzilla.suse.com/1156669
bugzilla.suse.com/1160285
bugzilla.suse.com/1160868
bugzilla.suse.com/1160878
bugzilla.suse.com/1160883
bugzilla.suse.com/1160895
bugzilla.suse.com/1160912
bugzilla.suse.com/1166781
bugzilla.suse.com/1168380
bugzilla.suse.com/1170204
bugzilla.suse.com/1173028
bugzilla.suse.com/1173516
bugzilla.suse.com/1174559
bugzilla.suse.com/1175596
bugzilla.suse.com/1177472
suse.com/security/cve/CVE-2006-0903
suse.com/security/cve/CVE-2006-4226
suse.com/security/cve/CVE-2006-4227
suse.com/security/cve/CVE-2007-5969
suse.com/security/cve/CVE-2007-5970
suse.com/security/cve/CVE-2007-6303
suse.com/security/cve/CVE-2007-6304
suse.com/security/cve/CVE-2008-2079
suse.com/security/cve/CVE-2008-7247
suse.com/security/cve/CVE-2009-4019
suse.com/security/cve/CVE-2009-4028
suse.com/security/cve/CVE-2009-4030
suse.com/security/cve/CVE-2012-4414
suse.com/security/cve/CVE-2012-5611
suse.com/security/cve/CVE-2012-5612
suse.com/security/cve/CVE-2012-5615
suse.com/security/cve/CVE-2012-5627
suse.com/security/cve/CVE-2013-1976
suse.com/security/cve/CVE-2015-4792
suse.com/security/cve/CVE-2015-4802
suse.com/security/cve/CVE-2015-4807
suse.com/security/cve/CVE-2015-4815
suse.com/security/cve/CVE-2015-4816
suse.com/security/cve/CVE-2015-4819
suse.com/security/cve/CVE-2015-4826
suse.com/security/cve/CVE-2015-4830
suse.com/security/cve/CVE-2015-4836
suse.com/security/cve/CVE-2015-4858
suse.com/security/cve/CVE-2015-4861
suse.com/security/cve/CVE-2015-4864
suse.com/security/cve/CVE-2015-4866
suse.com/security/cve/CVE-2015-4870
suse.com/security/cve/CVE-2015-4879
suse.com/security/cve/CVE-2015-4895
suse.com/security/cve/CVE-2015-4913
suse.com/security/cve/CVE-2015-5969
suse.com/security/cve/CVE-2015-7744
suse.com/security/cve/CVE-2016-0505
suse.com/security/cve/CVE-2016-0546
suse.com/security/cve/CVE-2016-0596
suse.com/security/cve/CVE-2016-0597
suse.com/security/cve/CVE-2016-0598
suse.com/security/cve/CVE-2016-0600
suse.com/security/cve/CVE-2016-0606
suse.com/security/cve/CVE-2016-0608
suse.com/security/cve/CVE-2016-0609
suse.com/security/cve/CVE-2016-0610
suse.com/security/cve/CVE-2016-0616
suse.com/security/cve/CVE-2016-0640
suse.com/security/cve/CVE-2016-0641
suse.com/security/cve/CVE-2016-0642
suse.com/security/cve/CVE-2016-0644
suse.com/security/cve/CVE-2016-0646
suse.com/security/cve/CVE-2016-0649
suse.com/security/cve/CVE-2016-0650
suse.com/security/cve/CVE-2016-0651
suse.com/security/cve/CVE-2016-0668
suse.com/security/cve/CVE-2016-2047
suse.com/security/cve/CVE-2016-3477
suse.com/security/cve/CVE-2016-3492
suse.com/security/cve/CVE-2016-3521
suse.com/security/cve/CVE-2016-3615
suse.com/security/cve/CVE-2016-5440
suse.com/security/cve/CVE-2016-5584
suse.com/security/cve/CVE-2016-5616
suse.com/security/cve/CVE-2016-5624
suse.com/security/cve/CVE-2016-5626
suse.com/security/cve/CVE-2016-5629
suse.com/security/cve/CVE-2016-6662
suse.com/security/cve/CVE-2016-6663
suse.com/security/cve/CVE-2016-6664
suse.com/security/cve/CVE-2016-7440
suse.com/security/cve/CVE-2016-8283
suse.com/security/cve/CVE-2016-9843
suse.com/security/cve/CVE-2017-10268
suse.com/security/cve/CVE-2017-10286
suse.com/security/cve/CVE-2017-10320
suse.com/security/cve/CVE-2017-10365
suse.com/security/cve/CVE-2017-10378
suse.com/security/cve/CVE-2017-10379
suse.com/security/cve/CVE-2017-10384
suse.com/security/cve/CVE-2017-15365
suse.com/security/cve/CVE-2017-3238
suse.com/security/cve/CVE-2017-3243
suse.com/security/cve/CVE-2017-3244
suse.com/security/cve/CVE-2017-3257
suse.com/security/cve/CVE-2017-3258
suse.com/security/cve/CVE-2017-3265
suse.com/security/cve/CVE-2017-3291
suse.com/security/cve/CVE-2017-3302
suse.com/security/cve/CVE-2017-3308
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