CVE-1999-1188

Summary

CVE-1999-1188 is a vulnerability affecting MySQL 3.21, where the mysqld service creates log files with permissible world-readable settings. This issue exposes local users to the risk of accessing password information for newly added users within the database. The log files contain sensitive data, and the vulnerability can be exploited without requiring elevated privileges. This security weakness can potentially lead to unauthorized access to MySQL databases, emphasizing the importance of proper file permissions management.

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