Oracle MySQL Server up to 5.5.57/5.6.37/5.7.11 Optimizer denial of service

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability described as critical has been identified in Oracle MySQL Server up to 5.5.57/5.6.37/5.7.11. This affects an unknown part of the component Optimizer. Such manipulation leads to denial of service. This vulnerability is documented as CVE-2017-10378. The attack can be executed remotely. There is not any exploit available. Upgrading the affected component is recommended.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Oracle MySQL Server up to 5.5.57/5.6.37/5.7.11 (Database Software) and classified as critical. Affected by this issue is an unknown code block of the component Optimizer. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a denial of service vulnerability. Using CWE to declare the problem leads to CWE-404. The product does not release or incorrectly releases a resource before it is made available for re-use. Impacted is availability.

The bug was discovered 10/17/2017. The weakness was released 10/19/2017 with Oracle as Oracle Critical Patch Update Advisory - October 2017 as confirmed advisory (Website). The advisory is shared for download at oracle.com. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2017-10378 since 06/21/2017. The exploitation is known to be easy. The attack may be launched remotely. The requirement for exploitation is a simple authentication. There are neither technical details nor an exploit publicly available. The MITRE ATT&CK project declares the attack technique as T1499.

The vulnerability was handled as a non-public zero-day exploit for at least 1 days. During that time the estimated underground price was around $0-$5k. The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 103991 (Debian DLA-1141-1 : mysql-5.5 security update), 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 176531 (Debian Security Update for mariadb-10.1 (DSA 4341-1)).

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 (103991) and SecurityFocus (BID 101375†). Entries connected to this vulnerability are available at VDB-21337, VDB-63776, VDB-90671 and VDB-96545. VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

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Class: Denial of service
CWE: CWE-404
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Nessus ID: 103991
Nessus Name: Debian DLA-1141-1 : mysql-5.5 security update
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OpenVAS ID: 53379
OpenVAS Name: Debian Security Advisory DSA 4002-1 (mysql-5.5 - security update)
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Recommended: Upgrade
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Sourcesinfo

Vendor: oracle.com

Advisory: Oracle Critical Patch Update Advisory - October 2017
Researcher: Oracle
Organization: Oracle
Status: Confirmed
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CVE: CVE-2017-10378 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2017-10378
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-108176

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SecurityFocus: 101375 - Oracle MySQL Server CVE-2017-10378 Remote Security Vulnerability
SecurityTracker: 1039597

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Entryinfo

Created: 10/20/2017 00:02
Updated: 01/18/2021 19:15
Changes: 10/20/2017 00:02 (88), 11/27/2019 11:37 (4), 01/18/2021 19:13 (3), 01/18/2021 19:15 (1)
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