CVE-2003-0780

NONECVSS 0.0Weaponized

0.0

EchelonGraph verdictPatch this weekExploitation is likely or a public exploit exists.

High exploitation likelihood — EPSS 75%

CISA-KEV: Not listedEPSS: 75%CVSS: —Exploit: NoneExposed: 0

A fix is available — apply it.

Buffer overflow in get_salt_from_password from sql_acl.cc for MySQL 4.0.14 and earlier, and 3.23.x, allows attackers with ALTER TABLE privileges to execute arbitrary code via a long Password field.

CVSS v3: —
EG Score: 0.0(none)
EPSS: 99.4%
KEV: Not listed

Published

September 22, 2003

Last Modified

June 16, 2026

References (22)

cve@mitrehttp://distro.conectiva.com.br/atualizacoes/?id=a&anuncio=000743
cve@mitrehttp://lists.grok.org.uk/pipermail/full-disclosure/2003-September/009819.html
cve@mitrehttp://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=106364207129993&w=2
cve@mitrehttp://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=106381424420775&w=2
cve@mitrehttp://secunia.com/advisories/9709
cve@mitrehttp://www.debian.org/security/2003/dsa-381
cve@mitrehttp://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/516492
cve@mitrehttp://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDKSA-2003:094
cve@mitrehttp://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2003-281.html
cve@mitrehttp://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2003-282.html
cve@mitrehttp://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/337012
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://distro.conectiva.com.br/atualizacoes/?id=a&anuncio=000743
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://lists.grok.org.uk/pipermail/full-disclosure/2003-September/009819.html
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=106364207129993&w=2
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=106381424420775&w=2

Patch Availability(2)

Vendor / Ecosystem	Fixed in / Patch	Released	Source
redhat	patch	2003-10-09	redhat
redhat	patch	2003-10-09	redhat

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Publicly available exploits

(2 references)

Working exploit code is in the public domain (2 Exploit-DB entries). Defenders should treat patch urgency accordingly — public PoCs typically lead to mass-exploitation within 24-72 hours.

Exploit-DBEDB-98✓ verified
First seen Sep 14, 2003
MySQL 3.23.x/4.0.x - Remote Buffer Overflow
Open source ↗
Exploit-DBEDB-23138✓ verified
First seen Sep 10, 2003
MySQL 3.23.x/4.0.x - Password Handler Buffer Overflow
Open source ↗

Frequently asked(4)

What is CVE-2003-0780?

CVE-2003-0780 is a none vulnerability published on September 22, 2003. Buffer overflow in getsaltfrompassword from sqlacl.cc for MySQL 4.0.14 and earlier, and 3.23.x, allows attackers with ALTER TABLE privileges to execute arbitrary code via a long Password field.

When was CVE-2003-0780 disclosed?

CVE-2003-0780 was first published in the National Vulnerability Database on September 22, 2003, with the most recent update on June 16, 2026. EchelonGraph re-ingests CVE updates from NVD on a 2-hour cycle, so this page reflects the latest published state.

Is CVE-2003-0780 actively exploited?

CVE-2003-0780 is not currently on CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog. FIRST EPSS estimates a 99.4% percentile likelihood of exploitation in the next 30 days — higher percentiles indicate greater predicted risk.

How do I remediate CVE-2003-0780?

Patch to the fixed version published by the affected vendor. Where vendor advisories exist for CVE-2003-0780, EchelonGraph cross-links them in the Vendor Advisories panel below — those typically contain the canonical remediation steps, fixed version numbers, and any vendor-specific mitigations.

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