Denial of Service Vulnerability in MySQL Connectors by Oracle
CVE-2018-2585

7.5HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor
Oracle
Status
Mysql Connectors
Vendor
CVE Published:
18 January 2018

Summary

A vulnerability exists in the MySQL Connectors component of Oracle MySQL, specifically in Connector/Net versions 6.9.9 and prior and 6.10.4 and prior. This vulnerability allows an unauthenticated attacker with network access to exploit the vulnerable connectors via multiple protocols. Successful exploitation can lead to the ability to cause a denial of service (DoS) by making the MySQL Connectors hang or crash repeatedly, resulting in service disruption. It is crucial for users to implement the latest patches to safeguard their systems.

Affected Version(s)

MySQL Connectors 6.9.9 and prior

MySQL Connectors 6.10.4 and prior

References

http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/security-advisory/cpuja...
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http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/102674
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https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20180117-0002/
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CVSS V3.1

Score:
7.5
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
None
Integrity:
None
Availability:
None
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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