VDB-145330 · CVE-2010-4177 · BID 97959

MySQL-GUI-tools up to 5.0r14+openSUSE-2.2 Process Password cleartext transmission

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability labeled as problematic has been found in MySQL-GUI-tools up to 5.0r14+openSUSE-2.2. This impacts an unknown function of the component Process Handler. Executing a manipulation can lead to cleartext transmission (Password). This vulnerability is registered as CVE-2010-4177. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. No exploit is available. A patch should be applied to remediate this issue.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in MySQL-GUI-tools up to 5.0r14+openSUSE-2.2 (Database Software). It has been declared as problematic. This vulnerability affects an unknown part of the component Process Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a cleartext transmission vulnerability (Password). The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-319. The product transmits sensitive or security-critical data in cleartext in a communication channel that can be sniffed by unauthorized actors. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality. CVE summarizes:

mysql-gui-tools (mysql-query-browser and mysql-admin) before 5.0r14+openSUSE-2.3 exposes the password of a user connected to the MySQL server in clear text form via the list of running processes.

The bug was discovered 11/17/2010. The weakness was published 11/12/2019 by Martin. This vulnerability was named CVE-2010-4177 since 11/04/2010. The attack can be initiated remotely. A single authentication is necessary for exploitation. The technical details are unknown and an exploit is not available. This vulnerability is assigned to T1040 by the MITRE ATT&CK project.

The vulnerability was handled as a non-public zero-day exploit for at least 3282 days. During that time the estimated underground price was around $0-$5k.

Upgrading to version 5.0r14+openSUSE-2.3 eliminates this vulnerability. Applying a patch is able to eliminate this problem. The best possible mitigation is suggested to be patching the affected component.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at SecurityFocus (BID 97959†) and OSVDB (72660†). Similar entry is available at VDB-145088. If you want to get best quality of vulnerability data, you may have to visit VulDB.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 4.9
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 4.8

VulDB Base Score: 4.3
VulDB Temp Score: 4.1
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Exploitinginfo

Name: Password
Class: Cleartext transmission / Password
CWE: CWE-319 / CWE-310
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: Yes

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Status: Not defined

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Threat Intelligenceinfo

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Patch
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Upgrade: MySQL-GUI-tools 5.0r14+openSUSE-2.3

Timelineinfo

11/04/2010 🔍
11/17/2010 +13 days 🔍
11/18/2010 +1 days 🔍
11/12/2019 +3281 days 🔍
11/13/2019 +1 days 🔍
02/11/2024 +1551 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: securityfocus.com⛔
Researcher: Martin
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2010-4177 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2010-4177
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-145330
SecurityFocus: 97959 - MySQL-GUI-tools CVE-2010-4177 Local Information Disclosure Vulnerability
OSVDB: 72660

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Entryinfo

Created: 11/13/2019 11:28
Updated: 02/11/2024 12:19
Changes: 11/13/2019 11:28 (42), 11/13/2019 11:33 (22), 02/11/2024 12:19 (4)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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