Test ID:	1.3.6.1.4.1.25623.1.0.51885
Category:	Gain a shell remotely
Title:	MySQL Mysqlhotcopy Insecure Temp File Vulnerability
Summary:	MySQL Mysqlhotcopy Insecure Temp File Vulnerability
Description:	The installed version of MySQL, according to the version number, is vulnerable to an insecure tempfile creation vulnerability. This allows a local attacker to execute symbolic link file overwrite attack. Versions up to 4.0.20 are known to be vulnerable. Solution : Upgrade to version 4.0.21 or later. Risk factor : Medium
Cross-Ref:	BugTraq ID: 10969
Copyright	Copyright (c) 2005 E-Soft Inc. http://www.securityspace.com

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