Vulnerability Description
Vulnerability in the MySQL Server component of Oracle MySQL (subcomponent: Server: Pluggable Auth). Supported versions that are affected are 5.6.35 and earlier and 5.7.17 and earlier. Easily "exploitable" vulnerability allows unauthenticated attacker with network access via multiple protocols to compromise MySQL Server. Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in unauthorized ability to cause a hang or frequently repeatable crash (complete DOS) of MySQL Server. CVSS 3.0 Base Score 7.5 (Availability impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H). NOTE: the previous information is from the April 2017 CPU. Oracle has not commented on third-party claims that this issue is an integer overflow in sql/auth/sql_authentication.cc which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service via a crafted authentication packet.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Oracle | Mysql | >= 5.6.0, <= 5.6.35 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/security-advisory/cpuapr2017-3236618.htmlPatchVendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/97754Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1038287Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2017:2787Third Party Advisory
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2017:2886Third Party Advisory
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/41954/Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://www.secforce.com/blog/2017/04/cve-2017-3599-pre-auth-mysql-remote-dos/ExploitThird Party Advisory
- http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/security-advisory/cpuapr2017-3236618.htmlPatchVendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/97754Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1038287Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2017:2787Third Party Advisory
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2017:2886Third Party Advisory
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/41954/Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://www.secforce.com/blog/2017/04/cve-2017-3599-pre-auth-mysql-remote-dos/ExploitThird Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2017-3599?
CVE-2017-3599 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). Vulnerability in the MySQL Server component of Oracle MySQL (subcomponent: Server: Pluggable Auth). Supported versions that are affected are 5.6.35 and earlier and 5.7.17 and earlier. Easily "exploita...
How severe is CVE-2017-3599?
CVE-2017-3599 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2017-3599?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Oracle Mysql.