CVE-2018-2776: Medium severity oracle mysql vulnerability
Last updated 24 July 2024
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Vulnerability in the MySQL Server component of Oracle MySQL (subcomponent: Group Replication GCS). Supported versions that are affected are 5.7.21 and prior. Easily exploitable vulnerability allows high privileged attacker with network access via XCom 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: Group Replication GCS). Supported versions that are affected are 5.7.21 and prior. Easily exploitable vulnerability allows high privileged attacker with network access via XCom 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 4.9 (Availability impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H).
— Launchpad
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2018-2776?
CVE-2018-2776 is categorized as an easily exploitable vulnerability that allows high privileged network access to compromise MySQL Server.
How do I fix CVE-2018-2776?
To fix CVE-2018-2776, upgrade to MySQL version 5.7.22 or later.
Which versions of MySQL are affected by CVE-2018-2776?
CVE-2018-2776 affects MySQL versions 5.7.21 and prior.
What components of MySQL are impacted by CVE-2018-2776?
CVE-2018-2776 impacts the Group Replication GCS component of MySQL Server.
Who is affected by CVE-2018-2776?
Any organization using affected versions of MySQL, specifically version 5.7.21 and prior, with network access is vulnerable to CVE-2018-2776.