CVE-2003-1331

Public Exploit

Description

Stack-based buffer overflow in the mysql_real_connect function in the MySql client library (libmysqlclient) 4.0.13 and earlier allows local users to execute arbitrary code via a long socket name, a different vulnerability than CVE-2001-1453.

4.0

CVSS

Severity: Medium

CVSS 2.0 •

EPSS 1.32% Top 25%

Affected: n/a n/a

References

Link	Tags
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/12337	vdb entry
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/7887	vdb entry
http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/fulldisclosure/2003-q2/1303.html	mailing list
http://bugs.mysql.com/bug.php?id=564	exploit

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2003-1331?: CVE-2003-1331 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2003-1331?: To fix CVE-2003-1331, 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-2003-1331 being actively exploited in the wild?: It is possible that CVE-2003-1331 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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