CVE-2000-0957 SQL injection in n/a
Attackers can exploit SQL injection in the MySQL PAM module to obtain plaintext passwords or hashes without authentication.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2000-0957?
CVE-2000-0957 is a high-severity SQL injection vulnerability in n/a, published on 22 Jan 2001. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
The pluggable authentication module for mysql (pam_mysql) before 0.4.7 does not properly cleanse user input when constructing SQL statements, which allows attackers to obtain plaintext passwords or hashes.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2000-0957?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Pam Mysql Pam Mysql.
How do I fix CVE-2000-0957?
No fix has been published for CVE-2000-0957 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Use parameterised queries everywhere and never build SQL by joining strings. Upgrade affected software first; a web application firewall only buys time. More about SQL injection.
Is CVE-2000-0957 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2000-0957 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-4wcr-6rhv-9fh4.