CVE-2018-3155: High severity mysql vulnerability

Published Oct 17, 2018
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Updated

Last updated 24 July 2024

Other sources

Vulnerability in the MySQL Server component of Oracle MySQL (subcomponent: Server: Parser). Supported versions that are affected are 5.7.23 and prior and 8.0.12 and prior. Easily exploitable vulnerability allows low privileged attacker with network access via multiple protocols to compromise MySQL Server. While the vulnerability is in MySQL Server, attacks may significantly impact additional products. 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/cpuoct2018-4428296.html

Red Hat

Vulnerability in the MySQL Server component of Oracle MySQL (subcomponent: Server: Parser). Supported versions that are affected are 5.7.23 and prior and 8.0.12 and prior. Easily exploitable vulnerability allows low privileged attacker with network access via multiple protocols to compromise MySQL Server. While the vulnerability is in MySQL Server, attacks may significantly impact additional products. 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 7.7 (Availability impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:N/I:N/A:H).

Launchpad

Affected Software

19 affected componentsFixes available
redhat/mysql<5.7.24
5.7.24
redhat/mysql<8.0.13
8.0.13
debian/mysql-5.5
debian/mysql-5.7
Oracle MySQL>=5.7.0<=5.7.23
Oracle MySQL>=8.0.0<=8.0.12
NetApp OnCommand Insight
NetApp Oncommand Unified Manager Vmware Vsphere>=9.4
NetApp OnCommand Workflow Automation
NetApp Snapcenter
NetApp Storage Automation Store
All of the following
NetApp OnCommand Unified Manager>=7.3
Microsoft Windows
Canonical Ubuntu Linux=14.04
Canonical Ubuntu Linux=16.04
Canonical Ubuntu Linux=18.04
Canonical Ubuntu Linux=18.10
NetApp OnCommand Unified Manager>=7.3
Microsoft Windows

Event History

Oct 17, 2018
CVE Published
via MITRE·01:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·01:00 AM
DescriptionWeakness
Jan 11, 2024
Data Sourced
via Launchpad·11:02 PM
Description
Sep 16, 2024
Data Sourced
via Ubuntu·02:03 AM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the vulnerability ID?

The vulnerability ID is CVE-2018-3155.

2

What is the severity of CVE-2018-3155?

The severity of CVE-2018-3155 is high, with a severity value of 7.7.

3

What is the affected software?

The affected software includes Oracle MySQL versions 5.7.23 and prior, and 8.0.12 and prior.

4

How can the vulnerability be exploited?

The vulnerability can be exploited by a low privileged attacker with network access via multiple protocols to compromise MySQL Server.

5

Are there any available remedies for this vulnerability?

Yes, there are available remedies for this vulnerability. For example, for Red Hat users, updating to MySQL version 5.7.24 or 8.0.13 will address the vulnerability.

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