CVE-2017-3458: Medium severity ORACLE MySQL vulnerability
Vulnerability in the MySQL Server component of Oracle MySQL (subcomponent: Server: DML). 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. CVSS 3.0 Base Score 4.9 (Availability impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/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: DML). 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.
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: DML)to a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 5.7.17 and earlier
Event History
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2017-3458?
CVE-2017-3458 is considered an easily exploitable vulnerability with high severity that allows a high privileged attacker to compromise MySQL Server.
How do I fix CVE-2017-3458?
To fix CVE-2017-3458, upgrade your MySQL Server to version 5.7.18 or later.
Which versions of MySQL are affected by CVE-2017-3458?
CVE-2017-3458 affects Oracle MySQL Server versions 5.7.17 and earlier.
Who can exploit CVE-2017-3458?
CVE-2017-3458 can be exploited by an attacker with high privileges and network access via multiple protocols.
What component of MySQL is impacted by CVE-2017-3458?
CVE-2017-3458 impacts the MySQL Server component, specifically the Server: DML subcomponent.