7.5
CWE
NVD-CWE-Other
Advisory Published
CVE Published
Updated

CVE-2002-1921

First published: Tue Dec 31 2002(Updated: )

The default configuration of MySQL 3.20.32 through 3.23.52, when running on Windows, does set the bind address to the loopback interface, which allows remote attackers to connect to the database.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Oracle MySQL Installer=3.20.32a
Oracle MySQL Installer=3.22.26
Oracle MySQL Installer=3.22.27
Oracle MySQL Installer=3.22.28
Oracle MySQL Installer=3.22.29
Oracle MySQL Installer=3.22.30
Oracle MySQL Installer=3.22.32
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-gamma
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-2002-1921?

    CVE-2002-1921 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability.

  • How do I fix CVE-2002-1921?

    To mitigate CVE-2002-1921, configure MySQL to bind only to the loopback interface.

  • What versions are affected by CVE-2002-1921?

    CVE-2002-1921 affects MySQL versions 3.20.32 through 3.23.52 on Windows.

  • Can CVE-2002-1921 lead to unauthorized access?

    Yes, CVE-2002-1921 allows remote attackers to connect to the MySQL database if not properly configured.

  • Is CVE-2002-1921 specific to any operating system?

    CVE-2002-1921 specifically affects MySQL when running on Windows.

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