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CVE-2017-3317

First published: Wed Jan 18 2017(Updated: )

Vulnerability in the MySQL Server component of Oracle MySQL (subcomponent: Logging ). 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 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 SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
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<5.5.54
5.5.54
redhat/mariadb<10.1.21
10.1.21
redhat/mariadb<10.0.29
10.0.29
MySQL>=5.5.0<=5.5.53
MySQL>=5.6.0<=5.6.34
MySQL>=5.7.0<=5.7.16
Debian Linux=8.0
Red Hat Enterprise Linux Desktop=7.0
Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server EUS=7.4
Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server EUS=7.5
Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server EUS=7.6
Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server 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
Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server=7.6
Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server=7.7
Red Hat Enterprise Linux Workstation=7.0
MariaDB>=5.5.0<5.5.54
MariaDB>=10.0.0<10.0.29
MariaDB>=10.1.0<10.1.21

Remedy

http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/security-advisory/cpujan2017-2881727.html

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2017-3317?

    CVE-2017-3317 is classified as a difficult to exploit vulnerability that affects certain versions of MySQL Server.

  • How do I fix CVE-2017-3317?

    To fix CVE-2017-3317, upgrade MySQL Server to version 5.5.54, 5.6.35, or 5.7.17 or later.

  • Which versions are affected by CVE-2017-3317?

    CVE-2017-3317 affects MySQL Server versions 5.5.53 and earlier, 5.6.34 and earlier, and 5.7.16 and earlier.

  • Who is impacted by CVE-2017-3317?

    High privileged attackers with logon access to the infrastructure hosting the affected MySQL Server are potential exploiters of CVE-2017-3317.

  • Is CVE-2017-3317 applicable to MariaDB?

    Yes, CVE-2017-3317 may also affect certain versions of MariaDB that are based on the vulnerable MySQL Server code.

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