CVE-2018-3161: Medium severity mysql vulnerability
Last updated 24 July 2024
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Vulnerability in the MySQL Server component of Oracle MySQL (subcomponent: Server: Partition). Supported versions that are affected are 5.7.23 and prior and 8.0.12 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/cpuoct2018-4428296.html
— Red Hat
Vulnerability in the MySQL Server component of Oracle MySQL (subcomponent: Server: Partition). Supported versions that are affected are 5.7.23 and prior and 8.0.12 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 CVE-2018-3161?
CVE-2018-3161 is a vulnerability in the MySQL Server component of Oracle MySQL that allows a high privileged attacker with network access to compromise MySQL Server.
Which versions of Oracle MySQL are affected by CVE-2018-3161?
Versions 5.7.23 and prior and 8.0.12 and prior of Oracle MySQL are affected by CVE-2018-3161.
How severe is CVE-2018-3161?
CVE-2018-3161 has a severity rating of 4.9, which is considered medium.
How can an attacker exploit CVE-2018-3161?
An attacker with network access can easily exploit CVE-2018-3161 by exploiting the vulnerability via multiple protocols.
Is there a fix available for CVE-2018-3161?
There is no known fix currently available for CVE-2018-3161.