CVE-2017-3459: Medium severity ORACLE MySQL vulnerability
Vulnerability in the MySQL Server component of Oracle MySQL (subcomponent: Server: Optimizer). 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: Optimizer). 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: Optimizer)to a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 5.7.18
Event History
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2017-3459?
CVE-2017-3459 is rated as a high severity vulnerability.
How do I fix CVE-2017-3459?
To fix CVE-2017-3459, upgrade MySQL Server to version 5.7.18 or later.
What versions of MySQL are affected by CVE-2017-3459?
CVE-2017-3459 affects MySQL Server versions 5.7.17 and earlier.
Who can exploit CVE-2017-3459?
CVE-2017-3459 can be exploited by high privileged attackers with network access.
What component of MySQL is impacted by CVE-2017-3459?
CVE-2017-3459 impacts the MySQL Server component, specifically the Optimizer subcomponent.