CVE-2017-3462: 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.
- Upgrade
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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-2017-3462?
CVE-2017-3462 is classified as an easily exploitable vulnerability that allows high privileged attackers network access.
How do I fix CVE-2017-3462?
To fix CVE-2017-3462, upgrade to MySQL versions 5.5.55, 5.6.36, or 5.7.18 or later.
Which versions of MySQL are affected by CVE-2017-3462?
CVE-2017-3462 affects MySQL versions 5.5.54 and earlier, 5.6.35 and earlier, and 5.7.17 and earlier.
What type of access is needed to exploit CVE-2017-3462?
A high privileged attacker with network access can exploit CVE-2017-3462.
Is there a workaround for CVE-2017-3462?
There is no known workaround for CVE-2017-3462; the recommended action is to upgrade the affected MySQL versions.