CVE-2002-1374: High severity Symantec Veritas Netbackup Global Data Manager vulnerability
The COMCHANGEUSER command in MySQL 3.x before 3.23.54, and 4.x before 4.0.6, allows remote attackers to gain privileges via a brute force attack using a one-character password, which causes MySQL to only compare the provided password against the first character of the real password.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2002-1374?
CVE-2002-1374 is considered to be a high severity vulnerability due to the potential for unauthorized access.
How do I fix CVE-2002-1374?
To fix CVE-2002-1374, upgrade your MySQL version to 3.23.54 or later, or 4.0.6 or later.
What systems are affected by CVE-2002-1374?
CVE-2002-1374 affects MySQL versions 3.x prior to 3.23.54 and 4.x prior to 4.0.6.
Can CVE-2002-1374 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2002-1374 can be exploited remotely using a brute force attack with a one-character password.
What is the impact of CVE-2002-1374?
The impact of CVE-2002-1374 is that it allows remote attackers to gain privileges on the affected MySQL server.