CVE Catalog

CVE-2006-1451

High
Published: Translated: NVD NIST

Summary

MySQL Manager in Apple Mac OS X 10.3.9 and 10.4.6, when setting up a new MySQL database server, does not use the provided 'New MySQL root password', leaving the MySQL root password blank. This allows local users to gain full privileges to that database.

Risk Assessment

The organization is at risk of unauthorized local users gaining full access to the MySQL database, potentially leading to data theft, modification, or deletion.

Recommendation

Immediately set a strong password for the MySQL root account and update the system to a version where this vulnerability is fixed.

Related vulnerabilities

Original NVD description (English source)

MySQL Manager in Apple Mac OS X 10.3.9 and 10.4.6, when setting up a new MySQL database server, does not use the "New MySQL root password" that is provided, which causes the MySQL root password to be blank and allows local users to gain full privileges to that database.

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