CVE-2002-1375 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code via a long response in the COM_CHANGE_USER command, affecting MySQL database servers.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Any signed-in user
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- Available
What is CVE-2002-1375?
CVE-2002-1375 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in Oracle Mysql, published on 1 Sep 2004. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
The COM_CHANGE_USER command in MySQL 3.x before 3.23.54, and 4.x to 4.0.6, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long response.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2002-1375?
It affects 3 products.
Products include Oracle Mysql, Symantec Veritas Netbackup Advanced Reporter, Symantec Veritas Netbackup Global Data Manager.
How do I fix CVE-2002-1375?
Upgrade to a fixed version.
Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.
Is CVE-2002-1375 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2002-1375 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Other vulnerabilities in Oracle Mysql
Sources
Also known as GHSA-gvcx-q88q-m695.