CVE-2018-2786: Medium severity oracle mysql vulnerability

Published Apr 18, 2018
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Updated

Last updated 24 July 2024

Other sources

Vulnerability in the MySQL Server component of Oracle MySQL (subcomponent: InnoDB). Supported versions that are affected are 5.7.21 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 ability to cause a hang or frequently repeatable crash (complete DOS) of MySQL Server as well as unauthorized update, insert or delete access to some of MySQL Server accessible data.

External References:

http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/security-advisory/cpuapr2018-3678067.html

Red Hat

Vulnerability in the MySQL Server component of Oracle MySQL (subcomponent: InnoDB). Supported versions that are affected are 5.7.21 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 ability to cause a hang or frequently repeatable crash (complete DOS) of MySQL Server as well as unauthorized update, insert or delete access to some of MySQL Server accessible data. CVSS 3.0 Base Score 5.5 (Integrity and Availability impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:H).

Launchpad

Affected Software

9 affected componentsFixes available
redhat/mysql<5.7.22
5.7.22
redhat/mariadb<10.2.15
10.2.15
debian/mysql-5.5
debian/mysql-5.7
ORACLE MySQL>=5.7.0<=5.7.21
Canonical Ubuntu Linux=14.04
Canonical Ubuntu Linux=16.04
Canonical Ubuntu Linux=17.10
MariaDB MariaDB>=10.2.0<10.2.15

Event History

Apr 19, 2018
CVE Published
via MITRE·02:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·02:00 AM
DescriptionWeakness
Jan 11, 2024
Data Sourced
via Launchpad·11:01 PM
Description
Sep 16, 2024
Data Sourced
via Ubuntu·02:03 AM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2018-2786?

CVE-2018-2786 is classified as an easily exploitable vulnerability that can be leveraged by high privileged attackers with network access.

2

How do I fix CVE-2018-2786?

To fix CVE-2018-2786, upgrade your MySQL server to version 5.7.22 or later.

3

Which versions of MySQL are affected by CVE-2018-2786?

CVE-2018-2786 affects MySQL versions 5.7.21 and prior.

4

Is MariaDB affected by CVE-2018-2786?

Yes, MariaDB versions up to 10.2.15 are affected by CVE-2018-2786.

5

What component of MySQL does CVE-2018-2786 impact?

CVE-2018-2786 impacts the InnoDB component of the MySQL Server.

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