high
7.7
Advisory Published
CVE Published
Updated

CVE-2017-3309

First published: Wed Apr 19 2017(Updated: )

Vulnerability in the MySQL Server component of Oracle MySQL (subcomponent: Server: Optimizer). Supported versions that are affected are 5.5.54 and earlier, 5.6.35 and earlier and 5.7.17 and earlier. Easily "exploitable" vulnerability allows low privileged attacker with network access via multiple protocols to compromise MySQL Server. While the vulnerability is in MySQL Server, attacks may significantly impact additional products. 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 7.7 (Availability impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:N/I:N/A:H).

Credit: secalert_us@oracle.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
redhat/mysql<5.5.55
5.5.55
redhat/mysql<5.6.36
5.6.36
redhat/mysql<5.7.18
5.7.18
redhat/mariadb<5.5.55
5.5.55
redhat/mariadb<10.2.6
10.2.6
redhat/mariadb<10.1.23
10.1.23
redhat/mariadb<10.0.31
10.0.31
MySQL>=5.5.0<=5.5.54
MySQL>=5.6.0<=5.6.35
MySQL>=5.7.0<=5.7.17
Debian Debian Linux=8.0
Mariadb Mariadb>=5.5.0<5.5.55
Mariadb Mariadb>=10.0.0<10.0.31
Mariadb Mariadb>=10.1.0<10.1.23
Mariadb Mariadb>=10.2.0<10.2.6
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/cpuapr2017-3236618.html

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2017-3309?

    CVE-2017-3309 is classified as an easily exploitable vulnerability in MySQL Server that affects low privileged attackers.

  • How do I fix CVE-2017-3309?

    To remediate CVE-2017-3309, upgrade your MySQL installation to versions 5.5.55, 5.6.36, or 5.7.18 and later.

  • Which versions of MySQL are affected by CVE-2017-3309?

    Affected MySQL versions include 5.5.54 and earlier, 5.6.35 and earlier, and 5.7.17 and earlier.

  • Can MariaDB installations be impacted by CVE-2017-3309?

    Yes, MariaDB versions prior to 5.5.55, 10.1.23, 10.0.31, and 10.2.6 can also be affected.

  • Is there a workaround for CVE-2017-3309?

    There is no specific workaround for CVE-2017-3309, updating to the fixed versions is the recommended solution.

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