Vulnerability Description
Vulnerability in the MySQL Server component of Oracle MySQL (subcomponent: Server: C API). Supported versions that are affected are 5.5.55 and earlier and 5.6.35 and earlier. Difficult to exploit vulnerability allows low privileged attacker with network access via multiple protocols to compromise MySQL Server. Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in unauthorized access to critical data or complete access to all MySQL Server accessible data. CVSS 3.0 Base Score 5.3 (Confidentiality impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N). NOTE: the previous information is from the April 2017 CPU. Oracle has not commented on third-party claims that this issue allows man-in-the-middle attackers to hijack the authentication of users by leveraging incorrect ordering of security parameter verification in a client, aka, "The Riddle".
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Oracle | Mysql | >= 5.5.0, <= 5.5.55 |
| Debian | Debian Linux | 8.0 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://riddle.link/Third Party Advisory
- http://www.debian.org/security/2017/dsa-3834Third Party Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2017/03/17/3Mailing ListThird Party Advisory
- http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/security-advisory/cpuapr2017-3236618.htmlPatchVendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/97023Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1038287Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2017:2787Third Party Advisory
- http://riddle.link/Third Party Advisory
- http://www.debian.org/security/2017/dsa-3834Third Party Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2017/03/17/3Mailing ListThird Party Advisory
- http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/security-advisory/cpuapr2017-3236618.htmlPatchVendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/97023Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1038287Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2017:2787Third Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2017-3305?
CVE-2017-3305 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.3 (MEDIUM). Vulnerability in the MySQL Server component of Oracle MySQL (subcomponent: Server: C API). Supported versions that are affected are 5.5.55 and earlier and 5.6.35 and earlier. Difficult to exploit vuln...
How severe is CVE-2017-3305?
CVE-2017-3305 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.3/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2017-3305?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Oracle Mysql, Debian Debian Linux.