CVE-2003-0073

Description

Double-free vulnerability in mysqld for MySQL before 3.23.55 allows attackers with MySQL access to cause a denial of service (crash) via mysql_change_user.

5.0

CVSS

Severity: Medium

CVSS 2.0 •

EPSS 1.30% Top 25%

Vendor Advisory com.br Vendor Advisory debian.org Vendor Advisory redhat.com Vendor Advisory redhat.com Vendor Advisory redhat.com Vendor Advisory mandrakesoft.com Vendor Advisory linuxsecurity.com Vendor Advisory mysql.com

Affected: n/a n/a

References

Link	Tags
http://distro.conectiva.com.br/atualizacoes/?id=a&anuncio=000743	vendor advisory
http://www.debian.org/security/2003/dsa-303	patch vendor advisory
http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2003-093.html	vendor advisory
http://www.mysql.com/doc/en/News-3.23.55.html	vendor advisory
http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2003-166.html	vendor advisory
http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2003-094.html	vendor advisory
http://www.iss.net/security_center/static/11199.php	vdb entry
http://www.mandrakesoft.com/security/advisories?name=MDKSA-2003:013	vendor advisory
http://www.linuxsecurity.com/advisories/engarde_advisory-2873.html	vendor advisory
https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A436	vdb entry signature
http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=104385719107879&w=2	mailing list
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/6718	vdb entry

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2003-0073?: CVE-2003-0073 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2003-0073?: To fix CVE-2003-0073, 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-2003-0073 being actively exploited in the wild?: It is possible that CVE-2003-0073 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. 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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