CVE-2018-3283: Medium severity Oracle MySQL vulnerability
Last updated 25 August 2025
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Vulnerability in the MySQL Server component of Oracle MySQL (subcomponent: Server: Logging). Supported versions that are affected are 5.7.23 and prior and 8.0.12 and prior. Difficult to exploit 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: Server: Logging). Supported versions that are affected are 5.7.23 and prior and 8.0.12 and prior. Difficult to exploit 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 4.4 (Availability impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:H/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H).
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the vulnerability ID?
The vulnerability ID is CVE-2018-3283.
What is the severity of CVE-2018-3283?
The severity of CVE-2018-3283 is medium.
Which versions of Oracle MySQL are affected by CVE-2018-3283?
Oracle MySQL versions 5.7.23 and prior and 8.0.12 and prior are affected by CVE-2018-3283.
How can a high privileged attacker exploit CVE-2018-3283?
A high privileged attacker with network access via multiple protocols can exploit CVE-2018-3283.
Where can I find more information about CVE-2018-3283?
You can find more information about CVE-2018-3283 at the following references: [link1](http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/security-advisory/cpuoct2018-4428296.html), [link2](http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/105594), [link3](http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1041888).