CVE-2003-0073
CVE-2003-0073 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Oracle Mysql with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.
Key facts
- Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 5.0)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (86th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Affected product: Oracle Mysql
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Double-free vulnerability in mysqld for MySQL before 3.23.55 allows attackers with MySQL access to cause a denial of service (crash) via mysql_change_user.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2003-0073?
- Double-free vulnerability in mysqld for MySQL before 3.23.55 allows attackers with MySQL access to cause a denial of service (crash) via mysql_change_user.
- How severe is CVE-2003-0073?
- CVE-2003-0073 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
- Is CVE-2003-0073 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (86th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2003-0073?
- CVE-2003-0073 primarily affects Oracle Mysql. In total, 8 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2003-0073?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2003-0073 published?
- CVE-2003-0073 was published on 2003-02-19 and last updated on 2026-06-16.
References
- http://distro.conectiva.com.br/atualizacoes/?id=a&anuncio=000743
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=104385719107879&w=2
- http://www.debian.org/security/2003/dsa-303
- http://www.iss.net/security_center/static/11199.php
- http://www.linuxsecurity.com/advisories/engarde_advisory-2873.html
- http://www.mandrakesoft.com/security/advisories?name=MDKSA-2003:013
- http://www.mysql.com/doc/en/News-3.23.55.html
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2003-093.html
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2003-094.html
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2003-166.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/6718
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A436
Affected products (8)
- cpe:2.3:a:oracle:mysql:3.23.31:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:oracle:mysql:3.23.36:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:oracle:mysql:3.23.41:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:oracle:mysql:3.23.47:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:oracle:mysql:3.23.52:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:oracle:mysql:3.23.53:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:oracle:mysql:3.23.54:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:oracle:mysql:3.23.54a:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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