Vulnerability Description
Buffer overflow in get_salt_from_password from sql_acl.cc for MySQL 4.0.14 and earlier, and 3.23.x, allows attackers with ALTER TABLE privileges to execute arbitrary code via a long Password field.
CVSS Score
9.0
HIGH
AV:N/AC:L/Au:S/C:C/I:C/A:C
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Mysql | Mysql | 4.1.0 |
| Oracle | Mysql | 3.23 |
| Conectiva | Linux | 7.0 |
References
- http://distro.conectiva.com.br/atualizacoes/?id=a&anuncio=000743
- http://lists.grok.org.uk/pipermail/full-disclosure/2003-September/009819.html
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=106364207129993&w=2
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=106381424420775&w=2
- http://secunia.com/advisories/9709
- http://www.debian.org/security/2003/dsa-381PatchVendor Advisory
- http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/516492US Government Resource
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDKSA-2003:094
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2003-281.htmlPatchVendor Advisory
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2003-282.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/337012ExploitPatchVendor Advisory
- http://distro.conectiva.com.br/atualizacoes/?id=a&anuncio=000743
- http://lists.grok.org.uk/pipermail/full-disclosure/2003-September/009819.html
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=106364207129993&w=2
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=106381424420775&w=2
FAQ
What is CVE-2003-0780?
CVE-2003-0780 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.0 (HIGH). Buffer overflow in get_salt_from_password from sql_acl.cc for MySQL 4.0.14 and earlier, and 3.23.x, allows attackers with ALTER TABLE privileges to execute arbitrary code via a long Password field.
How severe is CVE-2003-0780?
CVE-2003-0780 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 9.0/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2003-0780?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Mysql Mysql, Oracle Mysql, Conectiva Linux.