CVE-2017-3329: High severity Oracle MySQL vulnerability

Published Apr 24, 2017
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Updated

Vulnerability in the MySQL Server component of Oracle MySQL (subcomponent: Server: Thread Pooling). 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 unauthenticated attacker with network access via multiple protocols to compromise MySQL Server. 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 7.5 (Availability impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H).

Affected Software

4 affected components
Oracle MySQL>=5.5.0<=5.5.54
Oracle MySQL>=5.6.0<=5.6.35
Oracle MySQL>=5.7.0<=5.7.17
Debian Debian Linux=8.0

Event History

Apr 24, 2017
CVE Published
via MITRE·07:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·07:00 PM
DescriptionWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·07:59 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2017-3329?

CVE-2017-3329 is classified as an easily exploitable vulnerability that allows an unauthenticated attacker with network access to affect MySQL Servers.

2

How do I fix CVE-2017-3329?

To mitigate CVE-2017-3329, upgrade your MySQL Server to versions later than 5.5.54, 5.6.35, or 5.7.17.

3

What versions of MySQL are affected by CVE-2017-3329?

CVE-2017-3329 affects MySQL Server versions 5.5.54 and earlier, 5.6.35 and earlier, and 5.7.17 and earlier.

4

Can CVE-2017-3329 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2017-3329 can be exploited remotely by an unauthenticated attacker with network access.

5

What component of MySQL does CVE-2017-3329 affect?

CVE-2017-3329 affects the Thread Pooling component of the MySQL Server.

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