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. CVSS 3.0 Base Score 4.9 (Availability impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H).
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-2017-3642 is a high severity vulnerability that allows a high privileged attacker with network access to compromise the MySQL Server.
To fix CVE-2017-3642, update your MySQL Server to version 5.7.19 or later.
CVE-2017-3642 affects MySQL Server versions 5.7.18 and earlier.
Yes, CVE-2017-3642 can be easily exploited remotely by high privileged attackers with network access.
CVE-2017-3642 affects the MySQL Server component, specifically the Server: Optimizer subcomponent.