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 5.7.16 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 | <5.7.17 | 5.7.17 |
MySQL | <=5.7.16 |
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CVE-2017-3646 has a high severity rating, as it allows high privileged attackers with network access to compromise MySQL Server.
CVE-2017-3646 affects MySQL Server versions 5.7.16 and earlier.
To fix CVE-2017-3646, upgrade your MySQL Server to version 5.7.17 or later.
CVE-2017-3646 can be easily exploited by attackers with high privileges and network access via multiple protocols.
CVE-2017-3646 is specifically relevant for users of MySQL Server versions 5.7.16 and earlier.