CVE-2017-10286: Medium severity mysql vulnerability
Vulnerability in the MySQL Server component of Oracle MySQL (subcomponent: Server: InnoDB). Supported versions that are affected are 5.6.37 and earlier and 5.7.19 and earlier. Difficult to exploit vulnerability allows high privileged attacker with network access via multiple protocols to compromise MySQL Server. Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in unauthorized ability to cause a hang or frequently repeatable crash (complete DOS) of MySQL Server.
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: InnoDB). Supported versions that are affected are 5.6.37 and earlier and 5.7.19 and earlier. Difficult to exploit vulnerability allows high privileged attacker with network access via multiple protocols to compromise MySQL Server. Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in unauthorized ability to cause a hang or frequently repeatable crash (complete DOS) of MySQL Server. CVSS 3.0 Base Score 4.4 (Availability impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:H/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H).
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2017-10286?
CVE-2017-10286 is considered a difficult to exploit vulnerability that allows a high privileged attacker to compromise MySQL Server.
How do I fix CVE-2017-10286?
To fix CVE-2017-10286, update MySQL versions to 5.6.38 or 5.7.20, or upgrade to the latest version of MariaDB.
What versions of MySQL are affected by CVE-2017-10286?
CVE-2017-10286 affects MySQL Server versions 5.6.37 and earlier, and 5.7.19 and earlier.
Can CVE-2017-10286 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2017-10286 can be exploited by an attacker with network access via multiple protocols.
What components of MySQL are involved in CVE-2017-10286?
CVE-2017-10286 involves the MySQL Server component, specifically the InnoDB subcomponent.