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CWE
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Advisory Published
CVE Published
Updated

CVE-2002-1809

First published: Tue Dec 31 2002(Updated: )

The default configuration of the Windows binary release of MySQL 3.23.2 through 3.23.52 has a NULL root password, which could allow remote attackers to gain unauthorized root access to the MySQL database.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Oracle MySQL Installer=3.23.2
Oracle MySQL Installer=3.23.3
Oracle MySQL Installer=3.23.4
Oracle MySQL Installer=3.23.5
Oracle MySQL Installer=3.23.8
Oracle MySQL Installer=3.23.9
Oracle MySQL Installer=3.23.10
Oracle MySQL Installer=3.23.23
Oracle MySQL Installer=3.23.24
Oracle MySQL Installer=3.23.25
Oracle MySQL Installer=3.23.26
Oracle MySQL Installer=3.23.27
Oracle MySQL Installer=3.23.28
Oracle MySQL Installer=3.23.29
Oracle MySQL Installer=3.23.30
Oracle MySQL Installer=3.23.31
Oracle MySQL Installer=3.23.34
Oracle MySQL Installer=3.23.36
Oracle MySQL Installer=3.23.37
Oracle MySQL Installer=3.23.38
Oracle MySQL Installer=3.23.39
Oracle MySQL Installer=3.23.40
Oracle MySQL Installer=3.23.41
Oracle MySQL Installer=3.23.42
Oracle MySQL Installer=3.23.43
Oracle MySQL Installer=3.23.44
Oracle MySQL Installer=3.23.45
Oracle MySQL Installer=3.23.46
Oracle MySQL Installer=3.23.47
Oracle MySQL Installer=3.23.48
Oracle MySQL Installer=3.23.49
Oracle MySQL Installer=3.23.50
Oracle MySQL Installer=3.23.51
Oracle MySQL Installer=3.23.52

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2002-1809?

    CVE-2002-1809 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to the presence of a NULL root password allowing unauthorized remote access.

  • How do I fix CVE-2002-1809?

    To fix CVE-2002-1809, set a strong root password for MySQL in your database configuration.

  • What versions of MySQL are affected by CVE-2002-1809?

    CVE-2002-1809 affects MySQL versions 3.23.2 through 3.23.52.

  • Can CVE-2002-1809 be exploited remotely?

    Yes, CVE-2002-1809 can be exploited remotely due to the default NULL root password.

  • What are the consequences of CVE-2002-1809?

    The consequences of CVE-2002-1809 include unauthorized access to the MySQL database, which may lead to data breaches and other security risks.

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