Vulnerability Description
Vulnerability in the MySQL Server component of Oracle MySQL (subcomponent: Server : Security : Privileges). Supported versions that are affected are 5.6.38 and prior and 5.7.20 and prior. 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).
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Oracle | Mysql | >= 5.6.0, <= 5.6.38 |
References
- http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/security-advisory/cpujan2018-3236628.htmlPatch
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/102701Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1040216Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2018:0586
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2018:0587
- https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20180117-0002/Third Party Advisory
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/3537-1/
- http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/security-advisory/cpujan2018-3236628.htmlPatch
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/102701Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1040216Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2018:0586
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2018:0587
- https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20180117-0002/Third Party Advisory
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/3537-1/
FAQ
What is CVE-2018-2696?
CVE-2018-2696 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). Vulnerability in the MySQL Server component of Oracle MySQL (subcomponent: Server : Security : Privileges). Supported versions that are affected are 5.6.38 and prior and 5.7.20 and prior. Easily explo...
How severe is CVE-2018-2696?
CVE-2018-2696 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-2018-2696?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Oracle Mysql.