First published: Fri Jan 19 2001(Updated: )
MySQL before 3.23.31 allows users with a MySQL account to use the SHOW GRANTS command to obtain the encrypted administrator password from the mysql.user table and possibly gain privileges via password cracking.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
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MySQL | <=3.23.31 |
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CVE-2001-1275 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to the potential for unauthorized access to sensitive data.
To fix CVE-2001-1275, users should upgrade their MySQL installation to version 3.23.32 or later.
CVE-2001-1275 affects all MySQL users prior to version 3.23.31.
The implications of CVE-2001-1275 include the risk of attackers gaining unauthorized administrative privileges through password cracking techniques.
Yes, CVE-2001-1275 can potentially be exploited remotely by users with MySQL accounts.