Which products and versions are affected by CVE-2004-0627?

Affected: Mysql versions 4.1.0. The full list is in the CVE brief.

Is CVE-2004-0627 being exploited in the wild?

It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog.

Is CVE-2004-0627 in the CISA KEV catalog?

No, it is not currently listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.

Is there a public exploit for CVE-2004-0627?

Public exploit code is available.

Is there a fix for CVE-2004-0627?

No fixed version is listed yet; check the vendor advisory for mitigations.

How urgently should CVE-2004-0627 be patched?

Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is very likely to be exploited soon.

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CVE-2004-0627

CriticalPublic exploit

MySQL: check_scramble_323 authentication bypass and buffer overflow

Published Jul 5, 2004 · Updated Aug 8, 2024

Key Facts

Patch immediately

CVE-2004-0627 is a critical-severity vulnerability (CVSS 10.0 v2) affecting Mysql.
It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog. Public exploit code is available.
EPSS estimates a 70% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
No fixed version is listed yet; check the vendor advisory for mitigations.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is very likely to be exploited soon.

CVSS v2

10.0

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

EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)

70%

Higher than 99.3% 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

The check_scramble_323 function in MySQL 4.1.x before 4.1.3, and 5.0, allows remote attackers to bypass authentication via a zero-length scrambled string.

Affected Products

1 affected entries in total

Product	Affected versions	Fixed in
MysqlMysql	4.1.0	n/a

Timeline

Publicly disclosed
Jul 5, 2004
Last updated
Aug 8, 2024

References

patch20040705 MySQL Authentication Bypass
patchVU#184030
exploitExploitDB-311
other20040705 MySQL Authentication Bypass

FAQ

Common Questions.

The check_scramble_323 function in MySQL 4.1.x before 4.1.3, and 5.0, allows remote attackers to bypass authentication via a zero-length scrambled string.
Affected: Mysql versions 4.1.0. 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.
No fixed version is listed yet; check the vendor advisory for mitigations.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is very likely to be exploited soon.

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