First published: Wed Jul 19 2017(Updated: )
Vulnerability in the MySQL Server component of Oracle MySQL (subcomponent: Server: Optimizer). Supported versions that are affected are 5.7.18 and earlier. Easily exploitable vulnerability allows high 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-2017-3638 is rated as a high severity vulnerability, allowing unauthorized access to MySQL Server.
To fix CVE-2017-3638, upgrade MySQL Server to version 5.7.19 or later.
CVE-2017-3638 affects MySQL Server versions 5.7.18 and earlier.
CVE-2017-3638 can be exploited by a high privileged attacker with network access.
CVE-2017-3638 affects the Server: Optimizer component of Oracle MySQL.