First published: Thu Jul 08 2004(Updated: )
Stack-based buffer overflow in MySQL 4.1.x before 4.1.3, and 5.0, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via a long scramble string.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
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MySQL Server | =4.1.0 |
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CVE-2004-0628 has a high severity rating due to its potential for remote code execution and denial of service.
To fix CVE-2004-0628, upgrade to MySQL version 4.1.3 or higher, or 5.0 or higher.
CVE-2004-0628 affects MySQL versions 4.1.x prior to 4.1.3 and version 5.0.
CVE-2004-0628 can be exploited by remote attackers to crash the MySQL server or potentially execute arbitrary code.
There are no effective workarounds for CVE-2004-0628, so upgrading to a secure version is strongly recommended.