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CVE-2017-14480: In the MMM::Agent::Helpers::Network::clear_ip function in MySQL Multi-Master Replication Manager (MMM) mmm_...

In the MMM::Agent::Helpers::Network::clear_ip function in MySQL Multi-Master Replication Manager (MMM) mmm_agentd 2.2.1 (for FreeBSD), a specially crafted MMM protocol message can cause a shell command injection resulting in arbitrary command execution with the privileges of the mmm\_agentd process. An attacker that can initiate a TCP session with mmm\_agentd can trigger this vulnerability.

CriticalCVSS 9.8Not KEV-listedUpdated
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Plain-English summary

CVE-2017-14480 lets a remote attacker run operating-system commands through MySQL Multi-Master Replication Manager's agent service. If the affected agent is reachable, compromise could expose data, alter systems, or disrupt database replication with the privileges of the mmm_agentd process.

Executive priority

Treat this as urgent for any legacy MMM environment. The business risk is full host impact through a database replication management component, but priority depends on whether affected agents still exist and are network-reachable.

Technical view

The flaw is a shell command injection in MMM::Agent::Helpers::Network::clear_ip in mmm_agentd 2.2.1 for FreeBSD. A specially crafted MMM protocol message over a TCP session can trigger arbitrary command execution. CVSS v3.0 is 9.8: network, low complexity, no privileges, no user interaction.

Likely exposure

Exposure is most likely where MySQL MMM 2.2.1 mmm_agentd on FreeBSD is still deployed and reachable over TCP from untrusted or broad internal networks. The bundle does not identify other affected versions or platforms.

Exploitation context

The sources support remote unauthenticated exploitability by any attacker able to initiate a TCP session with mmm_agentd. CISA KEV status is false in the bundle, and no cited source here confirms active exploitation.

Researcher notes

The key evidence is specific to mmm_agentd 2.2.1 for FreeBSD and the clear_ip helper. Do not broaden affected scope without vendor confirmation. The source bundle does not name a patch, workaround, or exploit-in-the-wild evidence.

Mitigation direction

  • Identify any MySQL MMM 2.2.1 mmm_agentd deployments, especially on FreeBSD.
  • Restrict TCP access to mmm_agentd to trusted management hosts only.
  • Check Talos and vendor/project guidance for fixed versions or supported remediation.
  • Disable or remove MMM where it is no longer operationally required.
  • Run the agent with least privileges where compatible with operations.

Validation and detection

  • Confirm installed MMM and mmm_agentd versions on replication hosts.
  • Verify whether mmm_agentd is listening on reachable TCP interfaces.
  • Review firewall rules and segmentation around MMM agent access.
  • Check logs for unexpected MMM sessions or agent process anomalies.
  • Confirm remediation status against vendor or project guidance.
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Confidence
medium
Sources
3

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Vulnerability profileCVE Program record
Severity
Critical
CVSS
9.8 (3.0)
Known Exploited
No
Published

Vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Official CVE source material

CNA and ADP enrichment extracted from CVE v5

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1CVSS vectors
0Timeline events
0ADP providers
2Source links

CVSS vector scores

1 official score

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ScoreVersionSeverityVectorExploitImpactSource
9.8CVSS 3.0CriticalCVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H3.95.9Primary CVE score

Vulnerability scoring details

Base CVSS 3.0 score

9.8Critical
CVSS 3.0 vector shape for CVE-2017-14480Attack VectorAttack ComplexityPrivileges RequiredUser InteractionScopeConfidentiality ImpactIntegrity ImpactAvailability Impact

Vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Attack Vector
NetworkAdjacentLocalPhysical
Attack Complexity
LowHigh
Privileges Required
NoneLowHigh
User Interaction
NoneRequired
Scope
ChangedUnchanged
Confidentiality Impact
HighLowNone
Integrity Impact
HighLowNone
Availability Impact
HighLowNone

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Affected products

Products and packages named in the record

VendorProductVersion / packageStatus
TalosMySql MMMMMM 2.2.1Listed
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