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CVE-2010-3064

Stack-based buffer overflow in the php_mysqlnd_auth_write function in the Mysqlnd extension in PHP 5.3 through 5.3.2 allows context-dependent attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via a long (1) username or (2) database name argument to the (a) mysql_connect or (b) mysqli_connect function.

Severity
Medium 6.8
Published
20 Aug 2010
Last changed
16 Jun 2026
Added to UpHeron
14 Oct 2026
Exploit chance
2.4% in the next 30 daysHigher than 84% of CVEs. EPSS by FIRST, 12 Nov 2026
Weakness
Memory buffer errors (CWE-119)
Attack
Over the network · No login needed
Attacker can
Read some data · Change some data · Slow it down
CVSS vector
AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P
Sources
NVD

Affected software

SoftwareAffected versions
PHPServers and applications · cpe:a:php:php
  • Version 5.3.0
  • Version 5.3.1
  • Version 5.3.2

References

  • NVD https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2010-3064
  • CVE.org https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2010-3064