Vulnerability Description
Vulnerability in the MySQL Server component of Oracle MySQL (subcomponent: Server: Pluggable Auth). Supported versions that are affected are 5.7.21 and prior. Easily exploitable vulnerability allows high privileged 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 4.9 (Availability impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H).
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Oracle | Mysql | >= 5.7.0, <= 5.7.21 |
| Canonical | Ubuntu Linux | 14.04 |
References
- http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/security-advisory/cpuapr2018-3678067.htmlPatchVendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/103876Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1040698Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2018:3655
- https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20180419-0002/Third Party Advisory
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/3629-1/Third Party Advisory
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/3629-3/
- http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/security-advisory/cpuapr2018-3678067.htmlPatchVendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/103876Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1040698Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2018:3655
- https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20180419-0002/Third Party Advisory
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/3629-1/Third Party Advisory
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/3629-3/
FAQ
What is CVE-2018-2769?
CVE-2018-2769 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.9 (MEDIUM). Vulnerability in the MySQL Server component of Oracle MySQL (subcomponent: Server: Pluggable Auth). Supported versions that are affected are 5.7.21 and prior. Easily exploitable vulnerability allows h...
How severe is CVE-2018-2769?
CVE-2018-2769 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 4.9/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2018-2769?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Oracle Mysql, Canonical Ubuntu Linux.