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CVE-2017-3244

First published: Wed Jan 18 2017(Updated: )

Vulnerability in the MySQL Server component of Oracle MySQL (subcomponent: Server: DML ). Supported versions that are affected are 5.5.53 and earlier, 5.6.34 and earlier and 5.7.16 and earlier. Easily exploitable vulnerability allows low 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: <a href="http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/security-advisory/cpujan2017-2881727.html#AppendixMSQL">http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/security-advisory/cpujan2017-2881727.html#AppendixMSQL</a>

Credit: secalert_us@oracle.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
redhat/mysql<5.5.54
5.5.54
redhat/mysql<5.6.35
5.6.35
redhat/mysql<5.7.17
5.7.17
redhat/mariadb<5.5.54
5.5.54
redhat/mariadb<10.1.21
10.1.21
redhat/mariadb<10.0.29
10.0.29
MySQL>=5.5.0<=5.5.53
MySQL>=5.6.0<=5.6.34
MySQL>=5.7.0<=5.7.16
Debian GNU/Linux=8.0
Mariadb Mariadb>=5.5.0<5.5.54
Mariadb Mariadb>=10.0.0<10.0.29
Mariadb Mariadb>=10.1.0<10.1.21
redhat enterprise Linux desktop=7.0
redhat enterprise Linux eus=7.4
redhat enterprise Linux eus=7.5
redhat enterprise Linux eus=7.6
redhat enterprise Linux eus=7.7
redhat enterprise Linux server=7.0
redhat enterprise Linux server aus=7.4
redhat enterprise Linux server aus=7.6
redhat enterprise Linux server aus=7.7
redhat enterprise Linux server tus=7.6
redhat enterprise Linux server tus=7.7
redhat enterprise Linux workstation=7.0

Remedy

http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/security-advisory/cpujan2017-2881727.html

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2017-3244?

    CVE-2017-3244 is considered an easily exploitable vulnerability which affects multiple versions of MySQL and MariaDB.

  • How do I fix CVE-2017-3244?

    To fix CVE-2017-3244, upgrade MySQL to versions 5.5.54, 5.6.35, or 5.7.17, or update MariaDB to specified compatible versions.

  • Who is affected by CVE-2017-3244?

    Users of MySQL Server versions 5.5.53 and earlier, 5.6.34 and earlier, and 5.7.16 and earlier are affected by CVE-2017-3244.

  • What types of attackers can exploit CVE-2017-3244?

    CVE-2017-3244 can be exploited by low privileged attackers with network access via multiple protocols.

  • Is there a workaround for CVE-2017-3244?

    There are no known workarounds for CVE-2017-3244; upgrading is the recommended action.

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