First published: Wed Jul 19 2017(Updated: )
Vulnerability in the MySQL Server component of Oracle MySQL (subcomponent: X Plugin). Supported versions that are affected are 5.7.18 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 ability to cause a hang or frequently repeatable crash (complete 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 Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
---|---|---|
redhat/mysql | <5.7.19 | 5.7.19 |
MySQL | <=5.7.18 |
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CVE-2017-3637 has been classified as a low-severity vulnerability.
To fix CVE-2017-3637, upgrade MySQL Server to version 5.7.19 or later.
CVE-2017-3637 affects MySQL Server versions 5.7.18 and earlier.
Yes, CVE-2017-3637 can be exploited by low privileged attackers with network access.
CVE-2017-3637 specifically affects the X Plugin component of MySQL Server.