MySQL libmysqlclient Library mysql_real_connect() Buffer Overrun Vulnerability

BID:7887

Info

MySQL libmysqlclient Library mysql_real_connect() Buffer Overrun Vulnerability

Bugtraq ID: 7887
Class: Boundary Condition Error
CVE:
Remote: Yes
Local: Yes
Published: Jun 12 2003 12:00AM
Updated: Jun 12 2003 12:00AM
Credit: This vulnerability was reported by pokleyzz <[email protected]>.
Vulnerable: MySQL AB MySQL 4.0.13
MySQL AB MySQL 4.0.12
MySQL AB MySQL 4.0.11
+ Mandriva Linux Mandrake 9.1 ppc
+ Mandriva Linux Mandrake 9.1
MySQL AB MySQL 4.0.10
MySQL AB MySQL 4.0.9
MySQL AB MySQL 4.0.8
MySQL AB MySQL 4.0.7
MySQL AB MySQL 4.0.6
MySQL AB MySQL 4.0.5
MySQL AB MySQL 4.0.4
MySQL AB MySQL 4.0.3
MySQL AB MySQL 4.0.2
MySQL AB MySQL 4.0.1
MySQL AB MySQL 4.0 .0
Not Vulnerable:

Discussion

MySQL libmysqlclient Library mysql_real_connect() Buffer Overrun Vulnerability

A vulnerability has been reported for MySQL libmysqlclient library. The problem is said to occur in the mysql_real_connect() function and is likely due to insufficient bounds checking of user-supplied parameters.

An attacker could potentially be capable of exploiting this issue to execute arbitrary code on a remote system. It should be noted that this issue would be required to be used in conjunction with an unrelated SQL injection attack or possibly used on a system which allows for the uploading of scripts.

Exploit / POC

MySQL libmysqlclient Library mysql_real_connect() Buffer Overrun Vulnerability

Currently we are not aware of any exploits for this issue. If you feel we are in error or are aware of more recent information, please mail us at: [email protected] <mailto:[email protected]>.

Solution / Fix

MySQL libmysqlclient Library mysql_real_connect() Buffer Overrun Vulnerability

Solution:
Currently we are not aware of any vendor-supplied patches for this issue. If you feel we are in error or are aware of more recent information, please mail us at: [email protected] <mailto:[email protected]>.

References

MySQL libmysqlclient Library mysql_real_connect() Buffer Overrun Vulnerability

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