CVE-2018-2612: High severity mysql vulnerability
Last updated 24 July 2024
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Vulnerability in the MySQL Server component of Oracle MySQL (subcomponent: InnoDB). Supported versions that are affected are 5.6.38 and prior and 5.7.20 and prior. 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 creation, deletion or modification access to critical data or all MySQL Server accessible data and unauthorized ability to cause a hang or frequently repeatable crash (complete DOS) of MySQL Server.
External References:
http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/security-advisory/cpujan2018-3236628.html
— Red Hat
Vulnerability in the MySQL Server component of Oracle MySQL (subcomponent: InnoDB). Supported versions that are affected are 5.6.38 and prior and 5.7.20 and prior. 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 creation, deletion or modification access to critical data or all MySQL Server accessible data and unauthorized ability to cause a hang or frequently repeatable crash (complete DOS) of MySQL Server. CVSS 3.0 Base Score 6.5 (Integrity and Availability impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:H).
— Launchpad
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2018-2612?
CVE-2018-2612 is considered easily exploitable with a high severity impact, allowing a high privileged attacker network access.
How do I fix CVE-2018-2612?
To fix CVE-2018-2612, upgrade MySQL Server to version 5.6.39 or later, or to version 5.7.21 or later.
Which MySQL versions are vulnerable to CVE-2018-2612?
MySQL versions 5.6.38 and prior, as well as 5.7.20 and prior, are vulnerable to CVE-2018-2612.
Are MariaDB versions affected by CVE-2018-2612?
Yes, MariaDB versions prior to 10.0.34, 10.1.31, and 10.2.13 are also affected by CVE-2018-2612.
What kind of access does CVE-2018-2612 expose?
CVE-2018-2612 exposes the MySQL Server to unauthorized access through multiple network protocols for high privileged attackers.