CVE-2007-3780: Input Validation
Published Jul 15, 2007
·Updated
MySQL Community Server before 5.0.45 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (daemon crash) via a malformed password packet in the connection protocol.
Affected Software
1 affected component
MySQL Community Server<=5.0.41
Remediation
Event History
Jul 15, 2007
CVE Published
via MITRE·10:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·10:00 PM
Description
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2007-3780?
CVE-2007-3780 has been classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential for denial of service attacks.
2
How do I fix CVE-2007-3780?
To fix CVE-2007-3780, upgrade your MySQL Community Server to version 5.0.45 or later.
3
What types of systems are affected by CVE-2007-3780?
CVE-2007-3780 affects all versions of MySQL Community Server prior to 5.0.45.
4
What attack vector is used in CVE-2007-3780?
CVE-2007-3780 can be exploited through a malformed password packet in the MySQL connection protocol.
5
What are the consequences of CVE-2007-3780 being exploited?
The exploitation of CVE-2007-3780 can lead to a denial of service condition, causing the MySQL daemon to crash.