Oracle MySQL Server up to 5.6.38/5.7.20 Privileges denial of service

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in Oracle MySQL Server up to 5.6.38/5.7.20. It has been declared as critical. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown functionality of the component Privileges. Executing a manipulation can lead to denial of service. This vulnerability is registered as CVE-2018-2696. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. No exploit is available. It is recommended to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability has been found in Oracle MySQL Server up to 5.6.38/5.7.20 (Database Software) and classified as critical. This vulnerability affects some unknown processing of the component Privileges. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a denial of service vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-404. The product does not release or incorrectly releases a resource before it is made available for re-use. As an impact it is known to affect availability.

The bug was discovered 01/16/2018. The weakness was published 01/18/2018 with Red Hat as Oracle Critical Patch Update Advisory - January 2018 as confirmed advisory (Website). The advisory is available at oracle.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2018-2696 since 12/15/2017. The exploitation appears to be easy. The attack can be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is required for a successful exploitation. The technical details are unknown and an exploit is not available. This vulnerability is assigned to T1499 by the MITRE ATT&CK project.

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 106102 (MySQL 5.7.x < 5.7.21 Multiple Vulnerabilities (RPM Check) (January 2018 CPU)), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment. It is assigned to the family Databases and running in the context l. The commercial vulnerability scanner Qualys is able to test this issue with plugin 20063 (Oracle MySQL January 2018 Critical Patch Update (CPUJAN2018)).

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 (106102) and SecurityFocus (BID 102701†). Similar entries are available at VDB-68431, VDB-89667, VDB-92931 and VDB-95678. If you want to get best quality of vulnerability data, you may have to visit VulDB.

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Class: Denial of service
CWE: CWE-404
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Nessus ID: 106102
Nessus Name: MySQL 5.7.x < 5.7.21 Multiple Vulnerabilities (RPM Check) (January 2018 CPU)
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OpenVAS ID: 53950
OpenVAS Name: Oracle Mysql Security Updates (jan2018-3236628) 03 - Windows
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Recommended: Upgrade
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Sourcesinfo

Vendor: oracle.com

Advisory: Oracle Critical Patch Update Advisory - January 2018
Researcher: Red Hat Product Security
Organization: Red Hat
Status: Confirmed
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CVE: CVE-2018-2696 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2018-2696
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-112090

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SecurityFocus: 102701 - Oracle MySQL Server CVE-2018-2696 Remote Security Vulnerability
SecurityTracker: 1040216

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Entryinfo

Created: 01/18/2018 09:43
Updated: 01/31/2021 15:36
Changes: 01/18/2018 09:43 (87), 12/25/2019 09:00 (4), 01/31/2021 15:31 (3), 01/31/2021 15:36 (1)
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