Advisory Published
CVE Published
Updated

CVE-2018-2590

First published: Wed Jan 17 2018(Updated: )

Last updated 24 July 2024

Credit: secalert_us@oracle.com secalert_us@oracle.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
redhat/mysql<5.6.39
5.6.39
redhat/mysql<5.7.21
5.7.21
debian/mysql-5.5
debian/mysql-5.7
MySQL>=5.6.0<=5.6.38
MySQL>=5.7.0<=5.7.20

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2018-2590?

    CVE-2018-2590 is classified as an easily exploitable vulnerability that allows a high privileged attacker to exploit the MySQL Server.

  • How do I fix CVE-2018-2590?

    To mitigate CVE-2018-2590, upgrade to MySQL version 5.6.39 or 5.7.21 or later.

  • Which versions of MySQL are affected by CVE-2018-2590?

    CVE-2018-2590 affects MySQL Server versions 5.6.38 and earlier, and 5.7.20 and earlier.

  • Can CVE-2018-2590 be exploited remotely?

    Yes, CVE-2018-2590 can be exploited by attackers with network access to the vulnerable MySQL Server.

  • Is there a known workaround for CVE-2018-2590?

    There are no known workarounds for CVE-2018-2590, so upgrading is necessary for protection.

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