CVE-2018-3279: Medium severity mysql vulnerability

Published Oct 17, 2018

Updated

Vulnerability in the MySQL Server component of Oracle MySQL (subcomponent: Server: Security: Roles). 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

8 affected components

Oracle MySQL>=8.0.0<=8.0.12

NetApp OnCommand Insight

NetApp Oncommand Unified Manager Vmware Vsphere>=9.4

NetApp OnCommand Workflow Automation

NetApp Snapcenter

NetApp Storage Automation Store

NetApp OnCommand Unified Manager>=7.3

Microsoft Windows

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 severity of CVE-2018-3279?

The severity of CVE-2018-3279 is medium.

Which versions of Oracle MySQL are affected by CVE-2018-3279?

Oracle MySQL versions 8.0.12 and prior are affected by CVE-2018-3279.

How can a high privileged attacker exploit CVE-2018-3279?

A high privileged attacker with network access via multiple protocols can exploit CVE-2018-3279 to compromise MySQL Server.

Are NetApp OnCommand Insight and NetApp OnCommand Workflow Automation affected by CVE-2018-3279?

No, NetApp OnCommand Insight and NetApp OnCommand Workflow Automation are not affected by CVE-2018-3279.

Where can I find more information about CVE-2018-3279?

You can find more information about CVE-2018-3279 on the Oracle Security Advisory and SecurityFocus websites.