CVE-2017-3468: Low severity ORACLE MySQL vulnerability
Vulnerability in the MySQL Server component of Oracle MySQL (subcomponent: Server: Security: Encryption). Supported versions that are affected are 5.7.17 and earlier. Difficult to exploit vulnerability allows low privileged attacker with network access via multiple protocols to compromise MySQL Server. Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in unauthorized update, insert or delete access to some 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: Security: Encryption). Supported versions that are affected are 5.7.17 and earlier. Difficult to exploit vulnerability allows low privileged attacker with network access via multiple protocols to compromise MySQL Server. Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in unauthorized update, insert or delete access to some of MySQL Server accessible data. CVSS 3.0 Base Score 3.1 (Integrity impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/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 Serverto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 5.7.17
Event History
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2017-3468?
CVE-2017-3468 is a difficult to exploit vulnerability that affects MySQL Server versions 5.7.17 and earlier.
How do I fix CVE-2017-3468?
To fix CVE-2017-3468, upgrade MySQL Server to version 5.7.18 or later.
What versions of MySQL are affected by CVE-2017-3468?
CVE-2017-3468 affects MySQL Server versions 5.7.17 and earlier.
Can a low privileged attacker exploit CVE-2017-3468?
Yes, a low privileged attacker with network access can potentially exploit CVE-2017-3468.
What components of MySQL does CVE-2017-3468 impact?
CVE-2017-3468 impacts the Security and Encryption components of the MySQL Server.