CVE-2002-1921

Description

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.

7.5

CVSS

Severity: High

CVSS 2.0 •

EPSS 0.71% Top 30%

Affected: n/a n/a

References

Link	Tags
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/5511	vdb entry
http://online.securityfocus.com/archive/1/288105	mailing list
http://www.iss.net/security_center/static/9908.php	vdb entry

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2002-1921?: CVE-2002-1921 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2002-1921?: To fix CVE-2002-1921, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2002-1921 being actively exploited in the wild?: As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2002-1921 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~1% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.

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