CVE-2017-3455: Medium severity ORACLE MySQL vulnerability
Vulnerability in the MySQL Server component of Oracle MySQL (subcomponent: Server: Security: Privileges). Supported versions that are affected are 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 update, insert or delete access to some of MySQL Server accessible data as well as unauthorized read access to a subset of MySQL Server accessible data. CVSS 3.0 Base Score 5.4 (Confidentiality and Integrity impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:N).
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Vulnerability in the MySQL Server component of Oracle MySQL (subcomponent: Server: Security: Privileges). Supported versions that are affected are 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 update, insert or delete access to some of MySQL Server accessible data as well as unauthorized read access to a subset 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: Security: Privileges)to a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 5.7.17Patch CPUAPR2017-3236618 - Compensating control
Because the vulnerability is remotely exploitable over the network and via multiple protocols, restrict network access to the MySQL Server so that only required clients/hosts can reach the MySQL service.
Event History
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2017-3455?
The severity of CVE-2017-3455 is considered to be high due to its potential for exploitation by low privileged attackers.
How do I fix CVE-2017-3455?
To fix CVE-2017-3455, upgrade your MySQL Server version to 5.7.18 or later.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2017-3455?
CVE-2017-3455 affects MySQL Server versions 5.7.17 and earlier.
What components are involved in CVE-2017-3455?
CVE-2017-3455 involves the MySQL Server component, specifically concerning Security Privileges.
Can CVE-2017-3455 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2017-3455 can be exploited remotely by attackers with network access via multiple protocols.