CVE-2000-0981

Summary

MySQL Database Engine uses a weak authentication method which leaks information that could be used by a remote attacker to recover the password.

Impact & exploitability

AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C

Affected products we track (1)

Recommendation

Apply the vendor fix promptly. Open any affected product above for its exact safe version.

Additional information

• NVD record
• http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2000-10/0318.html
• http://www.mysql.com/documentation/mysql/commented/manual.php?section=Security
• https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/5409