CVE-2003-1480 Weak cryptography in n/a
Weak password hashing in MySQL allows attackers to decrypt stored passwords via brute force, exposing sensitive user credentials.
- 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-2003-1480?
CVE-2003-1480 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Mysql Mysql, published on 24 Oct 2007. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
MySQL 3.20 through 4.1.0 uses a weak algorithm for hashed passwords, which makes it easier for attackers to decrypt the password via brute force methods.
Weakness: CWE-310
Which versions are affected by CVE-2003-1480?
It affects 2 products.
Products include Mysql Mysql, Oracle Mysql.
How do I fix CVE-2003-1480?
No fix has been published for CVE-2003-1480 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2003-1480 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2003-1480 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Other vulnerabilities in Mysql Mysql
Sources
Also known as GHSA-h8m2-gw8r-5752.