CVE-2017-3463: 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
Event History
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2017-3463?
CVE-2017-3463 is considered to be an easily exploitable vulnerability that allows a high privileged attacker with network access to gain unauthorized privileges.
How do I fix CVE-2017-3463?
To remediate CVE-2017-3463, upgrade MySQL Server to version 5.5.55, 5.6.36, or 5.7.18 or later.
Which MySQL versions are affected by CVE-2017-3463?
MySQL versions 5.5.54 and earlier, 5.6.35 and earlier, and 5.7.17 and earlier are affected by CVE-2017-3463.
Who is affected by CVE-2017-3463?
Any organization using the vulnerable versions of MySQL Server with network access is at risk of CVE-2017-3463.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2017-3463?
CVE-2017-3463 is a security vulnerability specifically related to privileges within the MySQL Server component.