mysql Ver 14.12 Distrib 5.0.77, for redhat-linux-gnu (i686) using readline 5.1 I need to work on MySQL about once every six months, so it's always an exciting re-learning experience [root@server ~]# ...

If you never set, forgot, or change your MySQL password, you're in luck. This article walks you through these steps, so you'll never be at a loss for that database root user password. TechRepublic Get ...

I installed PHP/Apache/MySQL recently and everything seems to be working well. How do I set my root password. To access my db I use <P>@mysql_connect("localhost", "database", "");<P>It works. I run ...

Security experts have identified some 879,046 servers vulnerable to a brute force flaw that undermines password controls in MySQL and MariaDB systems. According to Rapid7 security chief HD Moore, one ...

Security experts have identified some 879,046 servers vulnerable to a brute force flaw that undermines password controls in MySQL and MariaDB systems. According to Rapid7 security chief HD Moore, one ...

It could give remote attackers access the contents of the databases by bypassing the password authentication process in unpatched systems. "When a user connects to MariaDB/MySQL, a token (SHA over a ...

Security researchers have released details about a vulnerability in the MySQL server that could allow potential attackers to access MySQL databases without inputting proper authentication credentials.

When running non-interactive MySQL commands one may submit MySQL credentials on the command line (we'll share with you a better option after the break), e.g.: mysql --password=secret --user=username ...

The vulnerability was addressed in MySQL 5.1.63 and 5.5.25, but many server administrators might not be aware of its impact Security researchers have released details about a vulnerability in the ...

Security researchers have released details about a vulnerability in the MySQL server that could allow potential attackers to access MySQL databases without inputting proper authentication credentials.