CVE Catalog

CVE-2002-1921

High
Published: Translated: NVD NIST

Summary

The default configuration of MySQL versions 3.20.32 through 3.23.52 on Windows sets the bind address to the loopback interface, allowing remote attackers to connect to the database.

Risk Assessment

The possibility of remote access to the database poses a serious security risk, allowing attackers potential control over the data.

Recommendation

It is recommended to change the configuration to restrict database access to trusted IP addresses.

Related vulnerabilities

Original NVD description (English source)

The default configuration of MySQL 3.20.32 through 3.23.52, when running on Windows, does set the bind address to the loopback interface, which allows remote attackers to connect to the database.

Vulnerability data from NVD (NIST) · CISA KEV · EPSS