PT-2001-2387 · Mysql Server · Winmysqladmin

Published 2001-10-02 · Updated 2019-10-07 · CVE-2001-1255

Positive Technologies (AI Summary)

CVSS v2.0

4.6

Medium

Base vector

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

Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions: WinMySQLadmin version 1.1

Description: The issue allows local users to obtain unauthorized access to the MySQL database because the MySQL password is stored in plain text in the my.ini file.

Recommendations: For WinMySQLadmin version 1.1, consider removing or securely storing the MySQL password from the my.ini file to prevent unauthorized access. As a temporary workaround, restrict access to the my.ini file to minimize the risk of exploitation.

Fix

Related Identifiers

CVE-2001-1255

Affected Products

Winmysqladmin

References · 4

• http://iss.net/security_center/static/7206.php · Vendor Advisory
• http://online.securityfocus.com/archive/1/217848 · Vendor Advisory
• https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2001-1255 · Security Note
• http://securityfocus.com/bid/3381 · Note