CVE-2018-3251: Medium severity Oracle MySQL vulnerability
Last updated 18 August 2025
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Vulnerability in the MySQL Server component of Oracle MySQL (subcomponent: InnoDB). Supported versions that are affected are 5.6.41 and prior, 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. 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 5.6.41 and prior, 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. 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 6.5 (Availability impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H).
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2018-3251?
The severity of CVE-2018-3251 is medium.
What is the affected software for CVE-2018-3251?
The affected software for CVE-2018-3251 is Oracle MySQL versions 5.6.41 and prior, 5.7.23 and prior, and 8.0.12 and prior.
How can a low privileged attacker exploit CVE-2018-3251?
A low privileged attacker with network access via multiple protocols can easily exploit CVE-2018-3251.
Is there a fix available for CVE-2018-3251?
Yes, the fix for CVE-2018-3251 is to upgrade to Oracle MySQL version 5.6.42, 5.7.24, or 8.0.13.
Where can I find more information about CVE-2018-3251?
You can find more information about CVE-2018-3251 on the Oracle and Debian security advisory websites.