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CVE-2017-3318

First published: Wed Jan 18 2017(Updated: )

Vulnerability in the MySQL Server component of Oracle MySQL (subcomponent: Server: Error Handling ). 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 access to critical data or complete access to all MySQL Server accessible data. 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-2017-3318?

    CVE-2017-3318 is classified as a low complexity vulnerability that is difficult to exploit.

  • How do I fix CVE-2017-3318?

    To remediate CVE-2017-3318, upgrade MySQL to versions 5.5.54, 5.6.35, or 5.7.17, or apply the appropriate patches for affected versions.

  • Which versions of MySQL are vulnerable to CVE-2017-3318?

    MySQL versions 5.5.53 and earlier, 5.6.34 and earlier, and 5.7.16 and earlier are affected by CVE-2017-3318.

  • Can MariaDB be affected by CVE-2017-3318?

    Yes, certain versions of MariaDB are affected, specifically 5.5.54, 10.1.21, and 10.0.29.

  • Who is primarily impacted by CVE-2017-3318?

    CVE-2017-3318 poses a risk primarily to high privileged users who have logon access to the MySQL Server.

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