CVE-2018-2667

Description

Vulnerability in the MySQL Server component of Oracle MySQL (subcomponent: Server: Optimizer). Supported versions that are affected are 5.7.20 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).

4.9

CVSS

Severity: Medium

CVSS 3.0 •

CVSS 2.0 •

EPSS 0.83% Top 30%

Vendor Advisory ubuntu.com Vendor Advisory redhat.com Vendor Advisory oracle.com

Affected: Oracle Corporation MySQL Server

References

Link	Tags
https://usn.ubuntu.com/3537-1/	vendor advisory
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2018:0586	vendor advisory
http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/security-advisory/cpujan2018-3236628.html	patch vendor advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/102685	vdb entry third party advisory
https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20180117-0002/	third party advisory
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1040216	vdb entry third party advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2018-2667?: CVE-2018-2667 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2018-2667?: To fix CVE-2018-2667, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2018-2667 being actively exploited in the wild?: As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2018-2667 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~1% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2018-2667?: CVE-2018-2667 affects Oracle Corporation MySQL Server.

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