MySQL 3.20/3.21/3.22/3.23 Authentication improper authentication

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability categorized as problematic has been discovered in MySQL 3.20/3.21/3.22/3.23. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown functionality of the component Authentication. Executing a manipulation can lead to improper authentication. This vulnerability is tracked as CVE-2000-0981. No exploit exists. It is advisable to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical was found in MySQL 3.20/3.21/3.22/3.23 (Database Software). This vulnerability affects an unknown functionality of the component Authentication. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a improper authentication vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-287. When an actor claims to have a given identity, the product does not prove or insufficiently proves that the claim is correct. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

MySQL Database Engine uses a weak authentication method which leaks information that could be used by a remote attacker to recover the password.

The weakness was disclosed 12/19/2000 with Core as not defined posting (Bugtraq). The advisory is shared for download at archives.neohapsis.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2000-0981. The exploitation appears to be easy. The attack needs to be approached locally. No form of authentication is required for a successful exploitation. There are neither technical details nor an exploit publicly available.

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 17816 (MySQL 3.x Password Disclosure), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment. It is assigned to the family Databases and running in the context r. The commercial vulnerability scanner Qualys is able to test this issue with plugin 19018 (MySQL Authentication Algorithm Vulnerability).

Upgrading eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (5409), Tenable (17816), SecurityFocus (BID 1826†) and Vulnerability Center (SBV-3950†). VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

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Class: Improper authentication
CWE: CWE-287
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: No

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Nessus ID: 17816
Nessus Name: MySQL 3.x Password Disclosure
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Recommended: Upgrade
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10/23/2000 🔍
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12/19/2000 +57 days 🔍
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Sourcesinfo

Advisory: archives.neohapsis.com
Organization: Core
Status: Confirmed
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CVE: CVE-2000-0981 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2000-0981
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-16192
X-Force: 5409
SecurityFocus: 1826 - MySQL Authentication Algorithm Vulnerability
Vulnerability Center: 3950 - MySQL Authentication Process Allow Data/Data Integrity Compromise, Medium

Entryinfo

Created: 07/02/2014 00:55
Updated: 10/12/2025 00:30
Changes: 07/02/2014 00:55 (64), 05/20/2019 14:07 (4), 10/12/2025 00:30 (20)
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