CVE-2018-3186: Medium severity mysql vulnerability

Published Oct 17, 2018

Updated

Vulnerability in the MySQL Server component of Oracle MySQL (subcomponent: Server: Optimizer). Supported versions that are affected are 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).

Affected Software

7 affected components

Oracle MySQL>=8.0.0<=8.0.12

NetApp OnCommand Unified Manager>=7.3

Microsoft Windows

NetApp OnCommand Insight

NetApp Oncommand Unified Manager Vmware Vsphere>=9.4

NetApp OnCommand Workflow Automation

NetApp Snapcenter

Remediation

Patch Available

http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/security-advisory/cpuoct2018-4428296.html

Event History

Oct 17, 2018

CVE Published

via MITRE·01:00 AM

Data Sourced

via MITRE·01:00 AM

DescriptionWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the vulnerability ID of this vulnerability?

The vulnerability ID is CVE-2018-3186.

What component of Oracle MySQL is affected by this vulnerability?

The MySQL Server component of Oracle MySQL is affected.

What versions of Oracle MySQL are affected by this vulnerability?

Versions 8.0.12 and prior are affected.

How can an attacker exploit this vulnerability?

An attacker with high privileges and network access can exploit this vulnerability via multiple protocols to compromise the MySQL Server.

Where can I find more information about this vulnerability?

You can find more information about this vulnerability at the following references: [Oracle Security Advisory](http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/security-advisory/cpuoct2018-4428296.html), [SecurityFocus](http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/105607), [SecurityTracker](http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1041888).