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CVE-2003-1331

Stack-based buffer overflow in the mysql_real_connect function in the MySql client library (libmysqlclient) 4.0.13 and earlier allows local users to execute arbitrary code via a long socket name, a different vulnerability than CVE-2001-1453.

Severity
Medium 4.0
Published
31 Dec 2003
Last changed
16 Jun 2026
Added to UpHeron
21 Oct 2026
Exploit chance
3.3% in the next 30 daysHigher than 88% of CVEs. EPSS by FIRST, 12 Nov 2026
Attack
Over the network · Only under certain conditions · No login needed
Attacker can
Change some data · Slow it down
CVSS vector
AV:N/AC:H/Au:N/C:N/I:P/A:P
Sources
NVD

Affected software

SoftwareAffected versions
MySQLServers and applications · cpe:a:oracle:mysql
  • Every version up to 4.0.9

References

  • NVD https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2003-1331
  • CVE.org https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2003-1331