First published: Wed Apr 18 2018(Updated: )
Vulnerability in the MySQL Server component of Oracle MySQL (subcomponent: GIS Extension). Supported versions that are affected are 5.6.39 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).
Credit: secalert_us@oracle.com
Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
---|---|---|
redhat/mysql | <5.6.40 | 5.6.40 |
MySQL | >=5.6.0<=5.6.39 |
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CVE-2018-2805 is considered an easily exploitable vulnerability that allows a low privileged attacker to compromise MySQL Server.
To fix CVE-2018-2805, upgrade MySQL to version 5.6.40 or later.
CVE-2018-2805 affects MySQL Server versions 5.6.39 and prior.
Organizations using impacted MySQL Server versions with GIS Extension are at risk due to CVE-2018-2805.
Yes, CVE-2018-2805 can be exploited remotely by attackers with network access via multiple protocols.