Oracle MySQL Server up to 5.5.54/5.6.35 C API access control

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in Oracle MySQL Server up to 5.5.54/5.6.35 and classified as critical. The affected element is an unknown function of the component C API. Executing a manipulation can lead to access control. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2017-3302. It is possible to launch the attack on the local host. There is not any exploit available. It is suggested to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical was found in Oracle MySQL Server up to 5.5.54/5.6.35 (Database Software). This vulnerability affects an unknown code of the component C API. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a access control vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-284. The product does not restrict or incorrectly restricts access to a resource from an unauthorized actor. As an impact it is known to affect availability. CVE summarizes:

Crash in libmysqlclient.so in Oracle MySQL before 5.6.21 and 5.7.x before 5.7.5 and MariaDB through 5.5.54, 10.0.x through 10.0.29, 10.1.x through 10.1.21, and 10.2.x through 10.2.3.

The bug was discovered 11/26/2018. The weakness was released 04/19/2017 as Oracle Critical Patch Update Advisory - April 2017 as confirmed advisory (Website). The advisory is shared for download at oracle.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2017-3302 since 12/06/2016. The exploitation appears to be difficult. The attack needs to be approached locally. No form of authentication is required for a successful exploitation. There are neither technical details nor an exploit publicly available. The MITRE ATT&CK project declares the attack technique as T1068.

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 99673 (Debian DLA-916-1 : mysql-5.5 security update (Riddle)), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment. It is assigned to the family Debian Local Security Checks and running in the context l. The commercial vulnerability scanner Qualys is able to test this issue with plugin 20037 (Oracle MySQL April 2017 Critical Patch Update (CPUAPR2017)).

Upgrading eliminates this vulnerability. A possible mitigation has been published immediately after the disclosure of the vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at Tenable (99673) and SecurityFocus (BID 96162†). Entries connected to this vulnerability are available at VDB-95628, VDB-95669, VDB-95670 and VDB-95704. VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

Productinfo

Type

• Database Software

Vendor

• Oracle

Name

• MySQL Server

Version

• 5.5.0
• 5.5.1
• 5.5.2
• 5.5.3
• 5.5.4
• 5.5.5
• 5.5.6
• 5.5.7
• 5.5.8
• 5.5.9
• 5.5.10
• 5.5.11
• 5.5.12
• 5.5.13
• 5.5.14
• 5.5.15
• 5.5.16
• 5.5.17
• 5.5.18
• 5.5.19
• 5.5.20
• 5.5.21
• 5.5.22
• 5.5.23
• 5.5.24
• 5.5.25
• 5.5.26
• 5.5.27
• 5.5.28
• 5.5.29
• 5.5.30
• 5.5.31
• 5.5.32
• 5.5.33
• 5.5.34
• 5.5.35
• 5.5.36
• 5.5.37
• 5.5.38
• 5.5.39
• 5.5.40
• 5.5.41
• 5.5.42
• 5.5.43
• 5.5.44
• 5.5.45
• 5.5.46
• 5.5.47
• 5.5.48
• 5.5.49
• 5.5.50
• 5.5.51
• 5.5.52
• 5.5.53
• 5.5.54
• 5.6.0
• 5.6.1
• 5.6.2
• 5.6.3
• 5.6.4
• 5.6.5
• 5.6.6
• 5.6.7
• 5.6.8
• 5.6.9
• 5.6.10
• 5.6.11
• 5.6.12
• 5.6.13
• 5.6.14
• 5.6.15
• 5.6.16
• 5.6.17
• 5.6.18
• 5.6.19
• 5.6.20
• 5.6.21
• 5.6.22
• 5.6.23
• 5.6.24
• 5.6.25
• 5.6.26
• 5.6.27
• 5.6.28
• 5.6.29
• 5.6.30
• 5.6.31
• 5.6.32
• 5.6.33
• 5.6.34
• 5.6.35

License

• open-source

Website

• Vendor: https://www.oracle.com

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 5.9
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 5.8

VulDB Base Score: 5.1
VulDB Temp Score: 4.9
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Vendor Base Score (Oracle): 5.1
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Access control
CWE: CWE-284 / CWE-266
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: Yes

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Status: Not defined

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Nessus ID: 99673
Nessus Name: Debian DLA-916-1 : mysql-5.5 security update (Riddle)
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OpenVAS ID: 703809
OpenVAS Name: Debian Security Advisory DSA 3809-1 (mariadb-10.0 - security update)
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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Timelineinfo

12/06/2016 🔍
02/10/2017 +66 days 🔍
02/11/2017 +1 days 🔍
04/19/2017 +67 days 🔍
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04/26/2017 +7 days 🔍
11/26/2018 +579 days 🔍
12/20/2020 +755 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: oracle.com

Advisory: Oracle Critical Patch Update Advisory - April 2017
Researcher: pali
Status: Confirmed
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CVE: CVE-2017-3302 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2017-3302
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-100216

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SecurityFocus: 96162 - MariaDB and MySQL CVE-2017-3302 Denial of Service Vulnerability
OSVDB: - CVE-2017-3302 - Oracle - Multiple Products - Denial of Service Issue
SecurityTracker: 1038287

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Entryinfo

Created: 04/19/2017 19:11
Updated: 12/20/2020 17:55
Changes: 04/19/2017 19:11 (87), 09/17/2020 16:13 (6), 12/20/2020 17:49 (3), 12/20/2020 17:55 (1)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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