Oracle MySQL Server up to 5.7.18 Optimizer access control

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability has been found in Oracle MySQL Server up to 5.7.18 and classified as problematic. This affects an unknown function of the component Optimizer. Performing a manipulation results in access control. This vulnerability is cataloged as CVE-2017-3642. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. There is no exploit available. The affected component should be upgraded.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, was found in Oracle MySQL Server up to 5.7.18 (Database Software). This affects an unknown part of the component Optimizer. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a access control vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-284. The product does not restrict or incorrectly restricts access to a resource from an unauthorized actor. This is going to have an impact on availability.

The bug was discovered 07/18/2017. The weakness was shared 07/19/2017 with Oracle as Oracle Critical Patch Update Advisory - July 2017 as confirmed advisory (Website). It is possible to read the advisory at oracle.com. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2017-3642 since 12/06/2016. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. Additional levels of successful authentication are needed for exploitation. The technical details are unknown and an exploit is not publicly available. The attack technique deployed by this issue is T1068 according to MITRE ATT&CK.

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 101828 (FreeBSD : MySQL -- multiple vulnerabilities (cda2f3c2-6c8b-11e7-867f-b499baebfeaf)), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment. It is assigned to the family FreeBSD Local Security Checks and running in the context l. The commercial vulnerability scanner Qualys is able to test this issue with plugin 196851 (Ubuntu Security Notification for Mysql-5.5, Mysql-5.7 Vulnerabilities (USN-3357-1)).

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 (101828) and SecurityFocus (BID 99779†). The entries VDB-74371, VDB-89670, VDB-96591 and VDB-99569 are related to this item. Be aware that VulDB is the high quality source for vulnerability data.

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Class: Access control
CWE: CWE-284 / CWE-266
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Nessus ID: 101828
Nessus Name: FreeBSD : MySQL -- multiple vulnerabilities (cda2f3c2-6c8b-11e7-867f-b499baebfeaf)
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OpenVAS ID: 801205
OpenVAS Name: Oracle Mysql Security Updates (jul2017-3236622) 01 - Windows
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Recommended: Upgrade
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Sourcesinfo

Vendor: oracle.com

Advisory: Oracle Critical Patch Update Advisory - July 2017
Researcher: Oracle
Organization: Oracle
Status: Confirmed
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CVE: CVE-2017-3642 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2017-3642
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-104079

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SecurityFocus: 99779 - Oracle MySQL Server CVE-2017-3642 Remote Security Vulnerability
SecurityTracker: 1038928

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Entryinfo

Created: 07/20/2017 00:10
Updated: 01/04/2021 09:58
Changes: 07/20/2017 00:10 (85), 10/27/2019 13:04 (6), 01/04/2021 09:52 (4), 01/04/2021 09:58 (1)
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