libmysqlclient client library in MySQL 3.x to 3.23.54, and 4.x to 4.0.6, does not properly verify length fields for certain responses in the (1) read_rows or (2) read_one_row routines, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service and possibly execute arbitrary code.
Severity
High 7.5
Published
23 Dec 2002
Last changed
16 Jun 2026
Added to UpHeron
21 Oct 2026
Exploit chance
6.8% in the next 30 daysHigher than 94% of CVEs. EPSS by FIRST, 12 Nov 2026
Attack
Over the network · No login needed
Attacker can
Read some data · Change some data · Slow it down
CVSS vector
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P
Sources
NVD
Affected software
Software
Affected versions
MySQLServers and applications · cpe:a:oracle:mysql