Vulnerability Description
The COM_CHANGE_USER command in MySQL 3.x before 3.23.54, and 4.x before 4.0.6, allows remote attackers to gain privileges via a brute force attack using a one-character password, which causes MySQL to only compare the provided password against the first character of the real password.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Oracle | Mysql | 3.22.26 |
| Symantec Veritas | Netbackup Advanced Reporter | 3.4 |
| Symantec Veritas | Netbackup Global Data Manager | 4.5 |
References
- http://distro.conectiva.com.br/atualizacoes/?id=a&anuncio=000555
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=103971644013961&w=2
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=104004857201968&w=2
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=104005886114500&w=2
- http://security.e-matters.de/advisories/042002.html
- http://www.debian.org/security/2002/dsa-212
- http://www.linuxsecurity.com/advisories/engarde_advisory-2660.htmlPatchVendor Advisory
- http://www.mandrakesoft.com/security/advisories?name=MDKSA-2002:087
- http://www.novell.com/linux/security/advisories/2003_003_mysql.html
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2002-288.html
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2002-289.html
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2003-166.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/advisories/5269
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/6373ExploitPatchVendor Advisory
- http://www.trustix.net/errata/misc/2002/TSL-2002-0086-mysql.asc.txt
FAQ
What is CVE-2002-1374?
CVE-2002-1374 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). The COM_CHANGE_USER command in MySQL 3.x before 3.23.54, and 4.x before 4.0.6, allows remote attackers to gain privileges via a brute force attack using a one-character password, which causes MySQL to...
How severe is CVE-2002-1374?
CVE-2002-1374 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2002-1374?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Oracle Mysql, Symantec Veritas Netbackup Advanced Reporter, Symantec Veritas Netbackup Global Data Manager.