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CVE-2004-0957

6.8 · MEDIUM

Unknown vulnerability in MySQL 3.23.58 and earlier, when a local user has privileges for a database whose name includes a "_" (underscore), grants privileges to other databases that have similar na…

Published Feb 9, 2005openpkgEPSS 2.43%

Overview

CVE-2004-0957 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting openpkg openpkg. It was published on February 9, 2005 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8 (MEDIUM).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

Unknown vulnerability in MySQL 3.23.58 and earlier, when a local user has privileges for a database whose name includes a "_" (underscore), grants privileges to other databases that have similar names, which can allow the user to conduct unauthorized activities.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from openpkg. Update openpkg to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Affected products

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2004-0957?

CVE-2004-0957 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting openpkg openpkg. It was published on February 9, 2005 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2004-0957?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2004-0957?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from openpkg. Update openpkg to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

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