CVE-2017-3467: Low severity ORACLE MySQL vulnerability

Published Apr 19, 2017
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Updated

Vulnerability in the MySQL Server component of Oracle MySQL (subcomponent: Server: C API). Supported versions that are affected are 5.7.17 and earlier. Difficult to exploit vulnerability allows unauthenticated attacker with network access via multiple protocols to compromise MySQL Server. Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in unauthorized read access to a subset of MySQL Server accessible data.

External References:

http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/security-advisory/cpuapr2017-3236618.html#AppendixMSQL

Other sources

Vulnerability in the MySQL Server component of Oracle MySQL (subcomponent: Server: C API). Supported versions that are affected are 5.7.17 and earlier. Difficult to exploit vulnerability allows unauthenticated attacker with network access via multiple protocols to compromise MySQL Server. Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in unauthorized read access to a subset of MySQL Server accessible data. CVSS 3.0 Base Score 3.7 (Confidentiality impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N).

MITRE

Affected Software

2 affected componentsFixes available
redhat/mysql<5.7.18
5.7.18
ORACLE MySQL<=5.7.17

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade redhat/mysql to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 5.7.18
  2. Upgrade

    Upgrade Oracle MySQL Server (Server: C API) to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 5.7.17

Event History

Apr 24, 2017
CVE Published
via MITRE·07:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·07:00 PM
DescriptionWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·07:59 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Jun 14, 58461
Event
11:38 PM
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2017-3467?

CVE-2017-3467 is classified as a difficult to exploit vulnerability that allows unauthenticated attackers to compromise MySQL Server.

2

How do I fix CVE-2017-3467?

To fix CVE-2017-3467, upgrade your MySQL Server to version 5.7.18 or later.

3

Which versions of MySQL are affected by CVE-2017-3467?

CVE-2017-3467 affects MySQL Server versions 5.7.17 and earlier.

4

Can CVE-2017-3467 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2017-3467 can be exploited by an unauthenticated attacker with network access via multiple protocols.

5

What components of MySQL are affected by CVE-2017-3467?

CVE-2017-3467 affects the MySQL Server component specifically within the Server: C API subcomponent.

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