MySQL my_rnd buffer overflow
| mysql-myrnd-bo (16612) |  High Risk |
Description:
MySQL could allow a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code, caused by a stack-based buffer overflow in the my_rnd function. A remote attacker can supply a specially-crafted scramble string to the my_rnd function to overflow a buffer and possibly execute arbitrary code on the system.
Consequences:
Gain Access
Remedy:
Upgrade to the latest version of MySQL (4.1.3 or later, or 5.0 or later), available from the MySQL Web site. See References.
References:
- BugTraq Mailing List, Mon Jul 05 2004 - 07:21:41 CDT : MySQL Authentication Bypass.
- MySQL Web site: MySQL 5.0 Downloads.
- MySQL Web site: MySQL 4.1 Downloads.
- BID-10655: MySQL Password Length Remote Buffer Overflow Vulnerability
- CVE-2004-0628: 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.
- US-CERT VU#645326: MySQL fails to properly handle overly long scramble values
Platforms Affected:
- MySQL MySQL 4.1.0.0 Alpha
- MySQL MySQL 4.1.0.0
- MySQL MySQL 4.1.2 Alpha
- MySQL MySQL 5.0
- MySQL MySQL 5.0.0 Alpha
- MySQL MySQL 5.0.0.0
Reported:
Jul 05, 2004
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