Oracle MySQL Server up to 8.0.12 Optimizer access control

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability has been found in Oracle MySQL Server up to 8.0.12 and classified as critical. This impacts an unknown function of the component Optimizer. Performing a manipulation results in access control. This vulnerability is identified as CVE-2018-3137. The attack can be initiated remotely. There is not any exploit available. The affected component should be upgraded.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical has been found in Oracle MySQL Server up to 8.0.12 (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 10/16/2018. The weakness was released 10/16/2018 with Oracle as Oracle Critical Patch Update Advisory - October 2018 as confirmed advisory (Website). The advisory is shared at oracle.com. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2018-3137 since 12/15/2017. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. A authentication is necessary for exploitation. Neither technical details nor an exploit are publicly available. MITRE ATT&CK project uses the attack technique T1068 for this issue.

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 118248 (FreeBSD : MySQL -- multiple vulnerabilities (ec5072b0-d43a-11e8-a6d2-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 20093 (Oracle MySQL October 2018 Critical Patch Update (CPUOCT2018)).

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 (118248) and SecurityFocus (BID 105607†). Entries connected to this vulnerability are available at VDB-90449, VDB-91385, VDB-91680 and VDB-91681. If you want to get the best quality for vulnerability data then you always have to consider VulDB.

Productinfo

Type

• Database Software

Vendor

• Oracle

Name

• MySQL Server

Version

• 8.0.0
• 8.0.1
• 8.0.2
• 8.0.3
• 8.0.4
• 8.0.5
• 8.0.6
• 8.0.7
• 8.0.8
• 8.0.9
• 8.0.10
• 8.0.11
• 8.0.12

License

• open-source

Website

• Vendor: https://www.oracle.com

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 6.5
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 6.4

VulDB Base Score: 6.5
VulDB Temp Score: 6.2
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Vendor Base Score (Oracle): 6.5
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NVD Base Score: 6.5
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Access control
CWE: CWE-284 / CWE-266
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Status: Not defined

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Nessus ID: 118248
Nessus Name: FreeBSD : MySQL -- multiple vulnerabilities (ec5072b0-d43a-11e8-a6d2-b499baebfeaf)
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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Timelineinfo

12/15/2017 🔍
10/16/2018 +304 days 🔍
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10/17/2018 +0 days 🔍
10/22/2018 +5 days 🔍
07/28/2024 +2105 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: oracle.com

Advisory: Oracle Critical Patch Update Advisory - October 2018
Organization: Oracle
Status: Confirmed
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CVE: CVE-2018-3137 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2018-3137
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-125541
SecurityFocus: 105607 - Oracle MySQL Server Multiple Security Vulnerabilities
SecurityTracker: 1041888

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Entryinfo

Created: 10/17/2018 08:40
Updated: 07/28/2024 01:41
Changes: 10/17/2018 08:40 (81), 04/03/2020 18:47 (6), 05/26/2023 17:37 (5), 07/28/2024 01:41 (16)
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Cache ID: 216:031:103

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