CVE-2017-3651: Medium severity mysql vulnerability
Vulnerability in the MySQL Server component of Oracle MySQL (subcomponent: Client mysqldump). Supported versions that are affected are 5.5.56 and earlier, 5.6.36 and earlier and 5.7.18 and earlier. Easily exploitable vulnerability allows low privileged attacker with network access via multiple protocols 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.
External References:
http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/security-advisory/cpujul2017-3236622.html#AppendixMSQL
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Vulnerability in the MySQL Server component of Oracle MySQL (subcomponent: Client mysqldump). Supported versions that are affected are 5.5.56 and earlier, 5.6.36 and earlier and 5.7.18 and earlier. Easily exploitable vulnerability allows low privileged attacker with network access via multiple protocols 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. CVSS 3.0 Base Score 4.3 (Integrity impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N).
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2017-3651?
CVE-2017-3651 is considered an easily exploitable vulnerability that can be exploited by low privileged attackers with network access.
How do I fix CVE-2017-3651?
To fix CVE-2017-3651, you should upgrade to MySQL version 5.5.57, 5.6.37, or 5.7.19, or to the corresponding patched version of MariaDB.
What versions of MySQL are affected by CVE-2017-3651?
Affected versions of MySQL include 5.5.56 and earlier, 5.6.36 and earlier, and 5.7.18 and earlier.
Can CVE-2017-3651 impact MariaDB installations?
Yes, CVE-2017-3651 can also affect certain versions of MariaDB, specifically those prior to 5.5.53, 10.0.28, and 10.1.19.
What component of MySQL is affected by CVE-2017-3651?
CVE-2017-3651 impacts the MySQL Server component specifically within the client utility mysqldump.