CVE-2018-3077: Medium severity Oracle MySQL vulnerability
Last updated 25 August 2025
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Vulnerability in the MySQL Server component of Oracle MySQL (subcomponent: Server: DDL). Supported versions that are affected are 5.7.22 and prior and 8.0.11 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.
External References:
http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/security-advisory/cpujul2018-4258247.html
— Red Hat
Vulnerability in the MySQL Server component of Oracle MySQL (subcomponent: Server: DDL). Supported versions that are affected are 5.7.22 and prior and 8.0.11 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. 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).
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2018-3077?
CVE-2018-3077 is classified as an easily exploitable vulnerability that can be exploited by high privileged attackers.
How do I fix CVE-2018-3077?
To fix CVE-2018-3077, update MySQL to version 5.7.23 or higher, or 8.0.12 or higher.
Which versions of MySQL are affected by CVE-2018-3077?
CVE-2018-3077 affects MySQL Server versions 5.7.22 and prior, as well as 8.0.11 and prior.
What components are impacted by CVE-2018-3077?
CVE-2018-3077 impacts the MySQL Server component, specifically in the DDL (Data Definition Language) functionality.
Is CVE-2018-3077 exploitation limited to specific platforms?
CVE-2018-3077 can be exploited regardless of the underlying operating system, as long as the affected versions of MySQL are in use.