CVE-2017-3313: Medium severity Oracle MySQL vulnerability

Published Jan 18, 2017
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Updated

Vulnerability in the MySQL Server component of Oracle MySQL (subcomponent: Server: MyISAM ). 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 low privileged attacker with logon to the infrastructure where MySQL Server executes to compromise MySQL Server. Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in unauthorized access to critical data or complete access to all MySQL Server accessible data.

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: MyISAM). 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 low privileged attacker with logon to the infrastructure where MySQL Server executes to compromise MySQL Server. Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in unauthorized access to critical data or complete access to all MySQL Server accessible data. CVSS v3.0 Base Score 4.7 (Confidentiality impacts).

MITRE

Affected Software

28 affected componentsFixes available
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<5.5.55
5.5.55
redhat/mariadb<10.2.5
10.2.5
redhat/mariadb<10.1.22
10.1.22
redhat/mariadb<10.0.30
10.0.30
Oracle MySQL>=5.5.0<=5.5.53
Oracle MySQL>=5.6.0<=5.6.34
Oracle MySQL>=5.7.0<=5.7.16
Debian Debian Linux=8.0
Canonical Ubuntu Linux=10.04
Canonical Ubuntu Linux=12.04
Canonical Ubuntu Linux=12.10
Canonical Ubuntu Linux=13.10
redhat Enterprise Linux Desktop=5.0
redhat Enterprise Linux Desktop=6.0
redhat Enterprise Linux Eus=6.5
redhat Enterprise Linux Server=5.0
redhat Enterprise Linux Server=6.0
redhat Enterprise Linux Server Aus=6.5
redhat Enterprise Linux Server Tus=6.5
redhat Enterprise Linux Workstation=5.0
redhat Enterprise Linux Workstation=6.0
MariaDB MariaDB>=5.5.0<5.5.55
MariaDB MariaDB>=10.0.0<10.0.30
MariaDB MariaDB>=10.1.0<10.1.22
MariaDB MariaDB>=10.2.0<10.2.5

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade redhat/mysql to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 5.5.54
  2. Upgrade

    Upgrade redhat/mysql to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 5.6.35
  3. Upgrade

    Upgrade redhat/mysql to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 5.7.17
  4. Upgrade

    Upgrade redhat/mariadb to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 5.5.55
  5. Upgrade

    Upgrade redhat/mariadb to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 10.2.5
  6. Upgrade

    Upgrade redhat/mariadb to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 10.1.22
  7. Upgrade

    Upgrade redhat/mariadb to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 10.0.30
  8. Upgrade

    Upgrade Oracle MySQL (Server: MyISAM) to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 5.5.53
  9. Upgrade

    Upgrade Oracle MySQL (Server: MyISAM) to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 5.6.34
  10. Upgrade

    Upgrade Oracle MySQL (Server: MyISAM) to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 5.7.16

Event History

Jan 27, 2017
CVE Published
via MITRE·10:01 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·10:01 PM
DescriptionWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·10:59 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2017-3313?

CVE-2017-3313 has been classified as a difficult-to-exploit vulnerability with low privilege impact.

2

How do I fix CVE-2017-3313?

To fix CVE-2017-3313, upgrade MySQL to versions 5.5.54 or later, 5.6.35 or later, or 5.7.17 or later.

3

Which versions of MySQL are affected by CVE-2017-3313?

CVE-2017-3313 affects MySQL Server versions 5.5.53 and earlier, 5.6.34 and earlier, and 5.7.16 and earlier.

4

Is MariaDB affected by CVE-2017-3313?

Yes, certain versions of MariaDB are affected by CVE-2017-3313, specifically versions prior to 5.5.55, 10.0.30, 10.1.22, and 10.2.5.

5

Can a low privileged attacker exploit CVE-2017-3313?

Yes, a low privileged attacker with logon access to the affected infrastructure can potentially exploit CVE-2017-3313.

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