CVE-2017-10268: Medium severity mysql vulnerability
Vulnerability in the MySQL Server component of Oracle MySQL (subcomponent: Server: Replication). Supported versions that are affected are 5.5.57 and earlier, 5.6.37 and earlier and 5.7.19 and earlier. Difficult to exploit vulnerability allows high privileged attacker with logon to the infrastructure where MySQL Server executes to compromise MySQL Server. Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in unauthorized access to critical data or complete access to all MySQL Server accessible data.
External References:
http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/security-advisory/cpuoct2017-3236626.html#AppendixMSQL
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Vulnerability in the MySQL Server component of Oracle MySQL (subcomponent: Server: Replication). Supported versions that are affected are 5.5.57 and earlier, 5.6.37 and earlier and 5.7.19 and earlier. Difficult to exploit vulnerability allows high privileged attacker with logon to the infrastructure where MySQL Server executes to compromise MySQL Server. Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in unauthorized access to critical data or complete access to all MySQL Server accessible data. CVSS 3.0 Base Score 4.1 (Confidentiality impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:H/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N).
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2017-10268?
CVE-2017-10268 is classified as a difficult to exploit vulnerability allowing a high privileged attacker to potentially disrupt MySQL Server replication.
How do I fix CVE-2017-10268?
To fix CVE-2017-10268, upgrade MySQL to version 5.5.58, 5.6.38, or 5.7.20 or later.
What versions of MySQL are affected by CVE-2017-10268?
Affected versions of MySQL include 5.5.57 and earlier, 5.6.37 and earlier, and 5.7.19 and earlier.
Who can exploit CVE-2017-10268?
CVE-2017-10268 can be exploited by an authenticated attacker with high privileges in the affected MySQL Server.
Is replication affected by CVE-2017-10268?
Yes, CVE-2017-10268 specifically affects the replication feature of MySQL Server.