Vulnerability Description
Vulnerability in the MySQL Server component of Oracle MySQL (subcomponent: Server: Packaging). Supported versions that are affected are 5.5.53 and earlier, 5.6.34 and earlier and 5.7.16 and earlier. Difficult to exploit vulnerability allows high privileged attacker with logon to the infrastructure where MySQL Server executes to compromise MySQL Server. Successful attacks require human interaction from a person other than the attacker. Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in takeover of MySQL Server. CVSS v3.0 Base Score 6.3 (Confidentiality, Integrity and Availability impacts).
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Oracle | Mysql | >= 5.5.0, <= 5.5.53 |
| Mariadb | Mariadb | >= 5.5.0, < 5.5.54 |
| Debian | Debian Linux | 8.0 |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux Desktop | 7.0 |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux Eus | 7.4 |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux Server | 7.0 |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux Server Aus | 7.4 |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux Server Tus | 7.6 |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux Workstation | 7.0 |
References
- http://www.debian.org/security/2017/dsa-3767Third Party Advisory
- http://www.debian.org/security/2017/dsa-3770Third Party Advisory
- http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/security-advisory/cpujan2017-2881727.htmlPatchVendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/95501Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1037640Broken LinkThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2017:2192Third Party Advisory
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2017:2787Third Party Advisory
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2017:2886Third Party Advisory
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2018:0279Third Party Advisory
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2018:0574Third Party Advisory
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201702-17Third Party Advisory
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201702-18Third Party Advisory
- http://www.debian.org/security/2017/dsa-3767Third Party Advisory
- http://www.debian.org/security/2017/dsa-3770Third Party Advisory
- http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/security-advisory/cpujan2017-2881727.htmlPatchVendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2017-3291?
CVE-2017-3291 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.3 (MEDIUM). Vulnerability in the MySQL Server component of Oracle MySQL (subcomponent: Server: Packaging). Supported versions that are affected are 5.5.53 and earlier, 5.6.34 and earlier and 5.7.16 and earlier. D...
How severe is CVE-2017-3291?
CVE-2017-3291 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.3/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2017-3291?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Oracle Mysql, Mariadb Mariadb, Debian Debian Linux, Redhat Enterprise Linux Desktop, Redhat Enterprise Linux Eus.