CVE-2017-3467: Low severity ORACLE MySQL vulnerability
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).
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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 (Server: C API)to a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 5.7.17
Event History
Frequently Asked Questions
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.
How do I fix CVE-2017-3467?
To fix CVE-2017-3467, upgrade your MySQL Server to version 5.7.18 or later.
Which versions of MySQL are affected by CVE-2017-3467?
CVE-2017-3467 affects MySQL Server versions 5.7.17 and earlier.
Can CVE-2017-3467 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2017-3467 can be exploited by an unauthenticated attacker with network access via multiple protocols.
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.