CVE-2018-2786

Description

Vulnerability in the MySQL Server component of Oracle MySQL (subcomponent: InnoDB). Supported versions that are affected are 5.7.21 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 as well as unauthorized update, insert or delete access to some of MySQL Server accessible data. CVSS 3.0 Base Score 5.5 (Integrity and Availability impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:H).

5.5
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.07%
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Affected: Oracle Corporation MySQL Server
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References

Link Tags
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1040698 third party advisory vdb entry
https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20180419-0002/ third party advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/103779 third party advisory vdb entry
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2018:3655 third party advisory vendor advisory
http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/security-advisory/cpuapr2018-3678067.html patch vendor advisory
https://usn.ubuntu.com/3629-1/ third party advisory vendor advisory
https://usn.ubuntu.com/3629-3/ third party advisory vendor advisory
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2019:1258 third party advisory vendor advisory
https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201908-24 third party advisory vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2018-2786?
CVE-2018-2786 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2018-2786?
To fix CVE-2018-2786, 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-2018-2786 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2018-2786 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2018-2786?
CVE-2018-2786 affects Oracle Corporation MySQL Server.
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