CVE-2017-3461: Medium severity Oracle MySQL vulnerability
Vulnerability in the MySQL Server component of Oracle MySQL (subcomponent: Server: Security: Privileges). Supported versions that are affected are 5.5.54 and earlier, 5.6.35 and earlier and 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: Security: Privileges). 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 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.
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redhat/mysqlto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 5.5.55 - Upgrade
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redhat/mysqlto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 5.6.36 - Upgrade
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redhat/mysqlto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 5.7.18 - Upgrade
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Oracle MySQL Serverto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 5.5.54 - Upgrade
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Oracle MySQL Serverto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 5.6.35 - Upgrade
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Oracle MySQL Serverto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 5.7.17
Event History
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2017-3461?
CVE-2017-3461 is considered an easily exploitable vulnerability that allows high-privileged attackers with network access to compromise the MySQL Server.
How do I fix CVE-2017-3461?
To fix CVE-2017-3461, upgrade to MySQL versions 5.5.55, 5.6.36, or 5.7.18 or later.
Which MySQL versions are affected by CVE-2017-3461?
MySQL versions 5.5.54 and earlier, 5.6.35 and earlier, and 5.7.17 and earlier are affected by CVE-2017-3461.
Who is affected by CVE-2017-3461?
Any MySQL Server installation running affected versions can be compromised by a high-privileged attacker.
What components of MySQL are vulnerable in CVE-2017-3461?
The vulnerability in CVE-2017-3461 affects the MySQL Server component specifically related to security privileges.