Sun MySQL up to 3.0.57/4.0.14 Password Field memory corruption

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical has been found in Sun MySQL up to 3.0.57/4.0.14. This issue affects some unknown processing of the component Password Field Handler. Performing a manipulation results in memory corruption. This vulnerability is cataloged as CVE-2003-0780. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. Furthermore, there is an exploit available. It is recommended to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical has been found in Sun MySQL up to 3.0.57/4.0.14 (Database Software). This affects some unknown processing of the component Password Field Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a memory corruption vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-119. The product performs operations on a memory buffer, but it can read from or write to a memory location that is outside of the intended boundary of the buffer. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

Buffer overflow in get_salt_from_password from sql_acl.cc for MySQL 4.0.14 and earlier, and 3.23.x, allows attackers with ALTER TABLE privileges to execute arbitrary code via a long Password field.

The bug was discovered 09/10/2003. The weakness was shared 09/10/2003 by Frank Denis with Secure FTP Server as not defined posting (Bugtraq). It is possible to read the advisory at securityfocus.com. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2003-0780 since 09/11/2003. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. Required for exploitation is a authentication. Technical details are unknown but a public exploit is available.

After 1 days, there has been an exploit disclosed. The exploit is shared for download at securityfocus.com. It is declared as proof-of-concept. We expect the 0-day to have been worth approximately $25k-$100k. The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 15218 (Debian DSA-381-1 : mysql - buffer overflow), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment. It is assigned to the family Debian Local Security Checks and running in the context l. The commercial vulnerability scanner Qualys is able to test this issue with plugin 19109 (Red Hat MySQL Server Buffer Overflow Vulnerability).

Upgrading eliminates this vulnerability. Applying a patch is able to eliminate this problem. The bugfix is ready for download at mysql.com. The best possible mitigation is suggested to be upgrading to the latest version. A possible mitigation has been published 3 days after the disclosure of the vulnerability. Furthermore it is possible to detect and prevent this kind of attack with TippingPoint and the filter 3514.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (13153), Exploit-DB (98), Tenable (15218), SecurityFocus (BID 8590†) and OSVDB (2537†). Further details are available at xforce.iss.net. Be aware that VulDB is the high quality source for vulnerability data.

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Class: Memory corruption
CWE: CWE-119
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Nessus ID: 15218
Nessus Name: Debian DSA-381-1 : mysql - buffer overflow
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OpenVAS ID: 53666
OpenVAS Name: Debian Security Advisory DSA 381-1 (mysql)
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Recommended: Upgrade
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Patch: mysql.com
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Sourcesinfo

Vendor: oracle.com

Advisory: securityfocus.com⛔
Researcher: Frank Denis
Organization: Secure FTP Server
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2003-0780 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2003-0780
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-279
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X-Force: 13153
SecurityFocus: 8590 - MySQL Password Handler Buffer Overflow Vulnerability
Secunia: 9709 - MySQL Set Password Privilege Escalation Vulnerability, Not Critical
OSVDB: 2537 - MySQL sql_acl.cc get_salt_from_password Function Password Handling Remote Overflow
Vulnerability Center: 2491 - MySQL Password Handler Overflow\nMySQL Password Handler Buffer Overflow, Medium

scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20161013
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Entryinfo

Created: 09/11/2003 12:10
Updated: 07/24/2025 05:10
Changes: 09/11/2003 12:10 (107), 06/26/2019 14:40 (1), 10/08/2024 06:41 (15), 10/29/2024 14:39 (3), 07/24/2025 05:10 (4)
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Cache ID: 216:A09:103

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