CVE-2003-0780
CriticalPublic exploitBuffer overflow in get_salt_from_password from sql_acl.cc for MySQL 4.0.14 and earlier, and 3.23.x, allows attackers with ALTER TABLE privileges to execute arbitrary code via a long Password field.
Published Sep 10, 2003 · Updated Mar 9, 2026 · Also known as DEBIAN-CVE-2003-0780, DSA-381
Key Facts
Patch immediately- CVE-2003-0780 is a critical-severity vulnerability (CVSS 9.0 v2) affecting Mysql, Linux (Conectiva).
- It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog. Public exploit code is available.
- EPSS estimates a 78% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- Fixed versions are available, including Mysql 3.23.49-8.5.
- Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is very likely to be exploited soon.
CVSS v2
9.0
AV:N/AC:L/Au:S/C:C/I:C/A:C
EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)
78%
Higher than 99.5% of all scored CVEs
Exploited in the wild
No known
Not in a known-exploited catalog
Public exploit code
Available
Proof-of-concept or weaponized module
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Description
Buffer overflow in get_salt_from_password from sql_acl.cc for MySQL 4.0.14 and earlier, and 3.23.x, allows attackers with ALTER TABLE privileges to execute arbitrary code via a long Password field.
Affected Products
71 affected entries in total| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| MysqlMysql | 4.1.0, 3.23, 3.23.10, 3.23.2, 3.23.22, 3.23.23, 3.23.24, 3.23.25 | 3.23.49-8.5 |
| LinuxConectiva | 7.0, 8.0, 9.0 | n/a |
Patched Releases
Mysql
3.23.49-8.5
Timeline
Publicly disclosed
Sep 10, 2003
Last updated
Mar 9, 2026
References
- advisoryRHSA-2003:281
- advisoryRHSA-2003:282
- patchDSA-381
- patchRHSA-2003:281
- patch20030910 Buffer overflow in MySQL
FAQ
Common Questions.
Buffer overflow in get_salt_from_password from sql_acl.cc for MySQL 4.0.14 and earlier, and 3.23.x, allows attackers with ALTER TABLE privileges to execute arbitrary code via a long Password field.
Affected: Mysql versions 4.1.0, 3.23, 3.23.10, 3.23.2, 3.23.22, 3.23.23, 3.23.24, 3.23.25; Linux (Conectiva) versions 7.0, 8.0, 9.0. The full list is in the CVE brief.
It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog.
No, it is not currently listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.
Public exploit code is available.
Fixed versions are available, including Mysql 3.23.49-8.5.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is very likely to be exploited soon.
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