CVE-2017-14479 — CRITICAL (9.8)

Vulnerability Description

In the MMM::Agent::Helpers::Network::clear_ip function in MySQL Multi-Master Replication Manager (MMM) mmm_agentd 2.2.1 (for Solaris), a specially crafted MMM protocol message can cause a shell command injection resulting in arbitrary command execution with the privileges of the mmm\_agentd process. An attacker that can initiate a TCP session with mmm\_agentd can trigger this vulnerability.

CVSS Score

9.8

CRITICAL

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Attack Vector

NETWORK

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

NONE

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

HIGH

Integrity

HIGH

Availability

HIGH

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Mysql-Mmm	Mysql Multi-Master Replication Manager	2.2.1

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-78

References

https://www.talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2017-0501ExploitTechnical DescriptionThird Party Advisory
https://www.talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2017-0501ExploitTechnical DescriptionThird Party Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2017-14479?

CVE-2017-14479 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL). In the MMM::Agent::Helpers::Network::clear_ip function in MySQL Multi-Master Replication Manager (MMM) mmm_agentd 2.2.1 (for Solaris), a specially crafted MMM protocol message can cause a shell comman...

How severe is CVE-2017-14479?

CVE-2017-14479 has been rated CRITICAL with a CVSS base score of 9.8/10. This is considered a critical vulnerability requiring immediate attention.

Is there a patch for CVE-2017-14479?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Mysql-Mmm Mysql Multi-Master Replication Manager.