CVE-2017-3244: Medium severity Oracle MySQL vulnerability
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:
http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/security-advisory/cpujan2017-2881727.html#AppendixMSQL
Other sources
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. CVSS v3.0 Base Score 6.5 (Availability impacts).
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Affected Software
Remediation
Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.
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redhat/mysqlto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 5.5.54 - Upgrade
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redhat/mysqlto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 5.6.35 - Upgrade
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redhat/mysqlto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 5.7.17 - Upgrade
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redhat/mariadbto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 5.5.54 - Upgrade
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redhat/mariadbto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 10.1.21 - Upgrade
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redhat/mariadbto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 10.0.29 - Upgrade
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Oracle MySQL Server (Server: DML)to a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 5.5.54 - Upgrade
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Oracle MySQL Server (Server: DML)to a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 5.6.35 - Upgrade
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Oracle MySQL Server (Server: DML)to a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 5.7.17
Event History
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.