CVE-2010-4177
First published: Tue Nov 30 2010(Updated: )
mysql-gui-tools (mysql-query-browser and mysql-admin) before 5.0r14+openSUSE-2.3 exposes the password of a user connected to the MySQL server in clear text form via the list of running processes.
Credit: secalert@redhat.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| debian/mysql-gui-tools | ||
| MySQL GUI Tools | <5.0r14\+opensuse-2.3 | |
| Fedora | =12 |
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Reference Links
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2010/11/16/6
- http://bugs.debian.org/584987
- https://bugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugreport.cgi?bug=605542
- https://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2010/11/16/6
- https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2010-4177
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=CVE-2010-4177
- https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/cve-2010-4177
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/97959
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2010-4177?
CVE-2010-4177 has a medium severity rating due to the exposure of user passwords in clear text.
How do I fix CVE-2010-4177?
To fix CVE-2010-4177, update to version 5.0r14+openSUSE-2.3 or later.
What software is affected by CVE-2010-4177?
CVE-2010-4177 affects mysql-gui-tools including mysql-query-browser and mysql-admin before version 5.0r14+openSUSE-2.3.
What is the impact of CVE-2010-4177?
The impact of CVE-2010-4177 is the unauthorized disclosure of MySQL user passwords to other users on the system.
How can I mitigate CVE-2010-4177 if I cannot update?
If you cannot update to a patched version for CVE-2010-4177, consider restricting access to the system and processes to trusted users only.
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