CVE-2018-2775: Medium severity oracle mysql vulnerability
Last updated 24 July 2024
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Vulnerability in the MySQL Server component of Oracle MySQL (subcomponent: Server: Optimizer). Supported versions that are affected are 5.7.21 and prior. 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 ability to cause a hang or frequently repeatable crash (complete DOS) of MySQL Server.
External References:
http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/security-advisory/cpuapr2018-3678067.html
— Red Hat
Vulnerability in the MySQL Server component of Oracle MySQL (subcomponent: Server: Optimizer). Supported versions that are affected are 5.7.21 and prior. 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 ability to cause a hang or frequently repeatable crash (complete DOS) of MySQL Server. CVSS 3.0 Base Score 6.5 (Availability impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H).
— Launchpad
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2018-2775?
CVE-2018-2775 is considered an easily exploitable vulnerability with a low privilege requirement for attackers.
How do I fix CVE-2018-2775?
To fix CVE-2018-2775, upgrade MySQL Server to version 5.7.22 or later.
Which MySQL versions are affected by CVE-2018-2775?
CVE-2018-2775 affects MySQL Server versions 5.7.21 and prior.
Who is impacted by CVE-2018-2775?
Any user running affected versions of MySQL Server could be impacted by CVE-2018-2775.
What type of attacker can exploit CVE-2018-2775?
CVE-2018-2775 can be exploited by a low privileged attacker with network access across multiple protocols.