CVE-2018-3200: Medium severity Oracle MySQL vulnerability
Last updated 25 August 2025
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Vulnerability in the MySQL Server component of Oracle MySQL (subcomponent: InnoDB). 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: InnoDB). 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 the vulnerability ID for this MySQL Server vulnerability?
The vulnerability ID for this MySQL Server vulnerability is CVE-2018-3200.
Which versions of MySQL Server are affected by this vulnerability?
The affected versions of MySQL Server are 5.7.23 and prior and 8.0.12 and prior.
How severe is the MySQL Server vulnerability?
The severity of the MySQL Server vulnerability is medium, with a severity value of 4.9.
How can a high privileged attacker exploit this vulnerability?
A high privileged attacker with network access via multiple protocols can exploit this vulnerability to compromise MySQL Server.
Where can I find more information about this MySQL Server vulnerability?
You can find more information about this MySQL Server vulnerability at the following references: [http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/security-advisory/cpuoct2018-4428296.html](http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/security-advisory/cpuoct2018-4428296.html), [http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/105594](http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/105594), [http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1041888](http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1041888).