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If through a vulnerability assessment, a network security issue is detected for the vulnerability below, applying the appropriate security patches in a timely matter is very important. If you have detected that your system has already been compromised, following CERT's Network Security recovery document will assist with recommended steps for system recovery. Home >> Browse Vulnerability Assessment Database >> Databases >> MySQL password handler overflow Vulnerability Assessment Details
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MySQL password handler overflow |
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Checks for the remote MySQL version Detailed Explanation for this Vulnerability Assessment You are running a version of MySQL which is older than version 4.0.15. If you have not patched this version, then any attacker who has the credentials to connect to this server may execute arbitrary code on this host with the rights of the mysql database by changing his password with a too long one containing a shell code. Solution : Upgrade to MySQL 3.0.58 or 4.0.15 Network Security Threat Level: Medium Networks Security ID: 8590 Vulnerability Assessment Copyright: This script is Copyright (C) 2003-2007 Tenable Network Security |
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