CVE-2017-3450: High severity ORACLE MySQL vulnerability
Vulnerability in the MySQL Server component of Oracle MySQL (subcomponent: Server: Memcached). Supported versions that are affected are 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).
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Vulnerability in the MySQL Server component of Oracle MySQL (subcomponent: Server: Memcached). Supported versions that are affected are 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.
External References:
http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/security-advisory/cpuapr2017-3236618.html#AppendixMSQL
— Red Hat
Affected Software
Remediation
Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.
- Upgrade
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redhat/mysqlto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 5.6.36 - Upgrade
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redhat/mysqlto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 5.7.18 - Upgrade
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Oracle MySQL (Server: Memcached)to a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 5.6.36 - Upgrade
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Oracle MySQL (Server: Memcached)to a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 5.7.18
Event History
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2017-3450?
CVE-2017-3450 is considered an easily exploitable vulnerability that allows unauthenticated attackers with network access to compromise MySQL Server.
How do I fix CVE-2017-3450?
To fix CVE-2017-3450, upgrade your MySQL installation to version 5.6.36 or 5.7.18 or later.
Which versions of MySQL are affected by CVE-2017-3450?
Versions 5.6.35 and earlier as well as 5.7.17 and earlier of MySQL are affected by CVE-2017-3450.
Can CVE-2017-3450 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2017-3450 can be exploited remotely by unauthenticated attackers with network access via multiple protocols.
What component of MySQL does CVE-2017-3450 affect?
CVE-2017-3450 affects the MySQL Server component, specifically the Server: Memcached subcomponent.