First published: Wed Oct 17 2018(Updated: )
Vulnerability in the MySQL Server component of Oracle MySQL (subcomponent: Server: Information Schema). 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).
Credit: secalert_us@oracle.com
Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
---|---|---|
Oracle MySQL | >=8.0.0<=8.0.12 | |
NetApp OnCommand Insight | ||
Netapp Oncommand Unified Manager Vsphere | >=7.3<=9.5 | |
Netapp Oncommand Unified Manager Windows | >=7.3<=9.5 | |
NetApp OnCommand Workflow Automation | ||
Netapp Snapcenter | ||
Netapp Storage Automation Store |
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The severity of CVE-2018-3212 is medium (4.9 out of 10).
The affected software for CVE-2018-3212 includes Oracle MySQL versions 8.0.12 and earlier, NetApp OnCommand Insight, NetApp OnCommand Unified Manager (versions 7.3 to 9.5), Apple macOS High Sierra, Apple tvOS, NetApp OnCommand Workflow Automation, Netapp Snapcenter, and Netapp Storage Automation Store.
An attacker with high privileges and network access can exploit CVE-2018-3212 to compromise the MySQL Server.
Yes, you can find more information about CVE-2018-3212 at the following references: [Oracle Security Advisory](http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/security-advisory/cpuoct2018-4428296.html), [SecurityFocus](http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/105607), and [SecurityTracker](http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1041888).
To mitigate the impact of CVE-2018-3212, it is recommended to update to a version of Oracle MySQL that is not affected by the vulnerability.