CVE-2001-1255 Information disclosure in n/a
Local attackers can read the MySQL password from the configuration file to gain unauthorized database access.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2001-1255?
CVE-2001-1255 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Oracle Mysql, published on 3 May 2002. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
WinMySQLadmin 1.1 stores the MySQL password in plain text in the my.ini file, which allows local users to obtain unathorized access the MySQL database.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2001-1255?
It affects 2 products.
Products include Mysql Winmysqladmin, Oracle Mysql.
How do I fix CVE-2001-1255?
No fix has been published for CVE-2001-1255 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2001-1255 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2001-1255 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-6gfj-62qm-9xjj.