First published: Wed Jan 18 2017(Updated: )
Vulnerability in the MySQL Server component of Oracle MySQL (subcomponent: Server: Replication ). Supported versions that are affected are 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 Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
---|---|---|
redhat/mysql | <5.7.17 | 5.7.17 |
MySQL | <=5.7.16 |
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CVE-2017-3256 is considered to be an easily exploitable vulnerability that allows unauthorized network access to the MySQL Server.
To fix CVE-2017-3256, upgrade MySQL Server to version 5.7.17 or later.
CVE-2017-3256 affects all MySQL Server versions up to and including 5.7.16.
CVE-2017-3256 can be exploited by a low privileged attacker with network access.
CVE-2017-3256 impacts the MySQL Server component specifically within the replication subcomponent.