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CVE-2017-3636

First published: Wed Jul 19 2017(Updated: )

Vulnerability in the MySQL Server component of Oracle MySQL (subcomponent: Client programs). Supported versions that are affected are 5.5.56 and earlier and 5.6.36 and earlier. Easily exploitable vulnerability allows low privileged attacker with logon to the infrastructure where MySQL Server executes 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 as well as unauthorized read access to a subset of MySQL Server accessible data and unauthorized ability to cause a partial denial of service (partial DOS) of MySQL Server. External References: <a href="http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/security-advisory/cpujul2017-3236622.html#AppendixMSQL">http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/security-advisory/cpujul2017-3236622.html#AppendixMSQL</a>

Credit: secalert_us@oracle.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
debian/mariadb-10.0
debian/mysql-5.5
debian/mysql-5.7
redhat/mysql<5.5.57
5.5.57
redhat/mysql<5.6.37
5.6.37
redhat/mariadb<5.5.57
5.5.57
redhat/mariadb<10.0.32
10.0.32
redhat/mariadb<10.1.26
10.1.26
redhat/mariadb<10.2.8
10.2.8
MySQL>=5.5.0<=5.5.56
MySQL>=5.6.0<=5.6.36
Debian Linux=8.0
Debian Linux=9.0
Red Hat OpenStack for IBM Power=12
Red Hat Enterprise Linux Desktop=7.0
Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server=7.0
Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server=7.6
Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server=7.5
Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server=7.6
Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server=7.6
Red Hat Enterprise Linux Workstation=7.0
MariaDB>=5.5.0<5.5.57
MariaDB>=10.0.0<10.0.32
MariaDB>=10.1.0<10.1.26
MariaDB>=10.2.0<10.2.8

Remedy

http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/security-advisory/cpujul2017-3236622.html

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2017-3636?

    CVE-2017-3636 is classified as an easily exploitable vulnerability that affects multiple MySQL versions.

  • How do I fix CVE-2017-3636?

    To remediate CVE-2017-3636, upgrade MySQL to version 5.5.57 or 5.6.37 or later.

  • Which MySQL versions are affected by CVE-2017-3636?

    CVE-2017-3636 affects MySQL versions 5.5.56 and earlier, as well as 5.6.36 and earlier.

  • Is CVE-2017-3636 exploitable remotely?

    CVE-2017-3636 allows exploitation by low privileged attackers who have logged onto the infrastructure where the MySQL Server is running.

  • What component of MySQL is affected by CVE-2017-3636?

    CVE-2017-3636 affects the MySQL Server component, specifically the client programs subcomponent.

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