CVE-2017-3454: Medium severity ORACLE MySQL vulnerability
Vulnerability in the MySQL Server component of Oracle MySQL (subcomponent: Server: InnoDB). Supported versions that are affected are 5.7.17 and earlier. Easily "exploitable" vulnerability allows high 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 as well as unauthorized update, insert or delete access to some of MySQL Server accessible data. CVSS 3.0 Base Score 5.5 (Integrity and Availability impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:H).
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Vulnerability in the MySQL Server component of Oracle MySQL (subcomponent: Server: InnoDB). Supported versions that are affected are 5.7.17 and earlier. Easily exploitable vulnerability allows high 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 as well as unauthorized update, insert or delete access to some of MySQL Server accessible data.
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
Upgrade
redhat/mysqlto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 5.7.18 - Upgrade
Upgrade
Oracle MySQL Server (InnoDB)to a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 5.7.17Patch CPUApr2017-3236618
Event History
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2017-3454?
CVE-2017-3454 is classified as an easily exploitable vulnerability that poses a high risk to MySQL Server.
How do I fix CVE-2017-3454?
To fix CVE-2017-3454, upgrade your MySQL Server to version 5.7.18 or later.
Which versions of MySQL are affected by CVE-2017-3454?
CVE-2017-3454 affects versions of MySQL Server up to and including 5.7.17.
Who is at risk for CVE-2017-3454?
High privileged attackers with network access via multiple protocols can exploit CVE-2017-3454.
What component of MySQL is affected by CVE-2017-3454?
CVE-2017-3454 affects the MySQL Server component, specifically the InnoDB subcomponent.