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CVE-2017-3453

First published: Wed Apr 19 2017(Updated: )

Vulnerability in the MySQL Server component of Oracle MySQL (subcomponent: Server: Optimizer). 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 low privileged 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 6.5 (Availability impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H).

Credit: secalert_us@oracle.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
redhat/mysql<5.5.55
5.5.55
redhat/mysql<5.6.36
5.6.36
redhat/mysql<5.7.18
5.7.18
redhat/mariadb<5.5.55
5.5.55
redhat/mariadb<10.2.6
10.2.6
redhat/mariadb<10.1.23
10.1.23
redhat/mariadb<10.0.31
10.0.31
MySQL>=5.5.0<=5.5.54
MySQL>=5.6.0<=5.6.35
MySQL>=5.7.0<=5.7.17
Debian Linux=8.0
MariaDB>=5.5.0<5.5.55
MariaDB>=10.0.0<10.0.31
MariaDB>=10.1.0<10.1.23
MariaDB>=10.2.0<10.2.6
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=7.6
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

Remedy

http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/security-advisory/cpuapr2017-3236618.html

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2017-3453?

    CVE-2017-3453 is an easily exploitable vulnerability with a low privilege requirement and network access.

  • How do I fix CVE-2017-3453?

    To fix CVE-2017-3453, upgrade MySQL to versions 5.5.55, 5.6.36, or 5.7.18.

  • Which MySQL versions are vulnerable to CVE-2017-3453?

    MySQL versions 5.5.54 and earlier, 5.6.35 and earlier, and 5.7.17 and earlier are vulnerable to CVE-2017-3453.

  • Can MariaDB be affected by CVE-2017-3453?

    Yes, certain versions of MariaDB may also be affected, specifically those prior to version 5.5.55.

  • How can attackers exploit CVE-2017-3453?

    Attackers can exploit CVE-2017-3453 by sending specially crafted SQL queries to the MySQL server.

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