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CVE-2017-3291

First published: Wed Jan 18 2017(Updated: )

Vulnerability in the MySQL Server component of Oracle MySQL (subcomponent: Server: Packaging). Supported versions that are affected are 5.5.53 and earlier, 5.6.34 and earlier and 5.7.16 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 require human interaction from a person other than the attacker. Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in takeover of MySQL Server. CVSS v3.0 Base Score 6.3 (Confidentiality, Integrity and Availability impacts).

Credit: secalert_us@oracle.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Oracle MySQL Installer>=5.5.0<=5.5.53
Oracle MySQL Installer>=5.6.0<=5.6.34
Oracle MySQL Installer>=5.7.0<=5.7.16
MariaDB>=5.5.0<5.5.54
MariaDB>=10.0.0<10.0.29
MariaDB>=10.1.0<10.1.21
Debian=8.0
Red Hat 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
Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server=7.0
Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server=7.4
Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server=7.6
Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server=7.7
redhat enterprise Linux server tus=7.6
redhat enterprise Linux server tus=7.7
Red Hat Enterprise Linux Workstation=7.0

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2017-3291?

    The severity of CVE-2017-3291 is considered low and difficult to exploit.

  • How do I fix CVE-2017-3291?

    To fix CVE-2017-3291, upgrade MySQL Server to versions 5.5.54, 5.6.35, or 5.7.17 or later.

  • Which versions are affected by CVE-2017-3291?

    CVE-2017-3291 affects MySQL versions 5.5.53 and earlier, 5.6.34 and earlier, and 5.7.16 and earlier.

  • Is MariaDB affected by CVE-2017-3291?

    Yes, certain versions of MariaDB are also affected by CVE-2017-3291.

  • What type of vulnerability is CVE-2017-3291?

    CVE-2017-3291 is classified as a difficult to exploit vulnerability in the MySQL Server packaging.

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