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CVE-2017-14481: In the MMM::Agent::Helpers::Network::send_arp function in MySQL Multi-Master Replication Manager (MMM) mmm_...

In the MMM::Agent::Helpers::Network::send_arp function in MySQL Multi-Master Replication Manager (MMM) mmm_agentd 2.2.1 (for Solaris), 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-2017-14481 is a critical remote command execution flaw in MySQL MMM mmm_agentd 2.2.1 for Solaris. If an attacker can connect to the agent over TCP, a crafted MMM protocol message can make the service run arbitrary shell commands with the agent process privileges.

Executive priority

Treat this as urgent for any legacy Solaris database replication environment. The business risk is full host compromise of a replication agent if the service is reachable. If the product is not present or not reachable, priority drops substantially.

Technical view

The issue is in MMM::Agent::Helpers::Network::send_arp. Source data describes shell command injection triggered by a specially crafted MMM protocol message. The CVSS 3.0 score is 9.8, with network attack vector, low complexity, no privileges, and no user interaction required.

Likely exposure

Exposure is most likely where MySQL Multi-Master Replication Manager MMM 2.2.1 is deployed on Solaris and mmm_agentd is reachable over TCP from untrusted or broad network zones.

Exploitation context

The provided sources do not show CISA KEV listing or confirmed active exploitation. The vulnerability is still high urgency because the stated precondition is only TCP access to mmm_agentd, and successful exploitation can execute commands as that process.

Researcher notes

Evidence is specific to mmm_agentd 2.2.1 for Solaris. The source bundle does not provide exploit-in-the-wild evidence, patch details, or broader affected-version claims. Avoid generalizing to other MMM versions without vendor confirmation.

Mitigation direction

  • Inventory Solaris systems running MySQL MMM mmm_agentd 2.2.1.
  • Restrict TCP access to mmm_agentd to trusted management or cluster peers only.
  • Check Talos and upstream vendor guidance for fixed versions or supported mitigations.
  • Retire or isolate unsupported MMM deployments if no maintained fix is available.
  • Monitor affected hosts for unexpected child processes from mmm_agentd.

Validation and detection

  • Confirm whether mmm_agentd 2.2.1 exists on Solaris hosts.
  • Identify all network paths that can reach the mmm_agentd TCP service.
  • Review firewall rules for broad or internet-routable access to the agent.
  • Check service logs and process history for suspicious command execution.
  • Verify remediation against the actual deployed MMM version and platform.
Prepared
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-2017-14481Attack 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
Weakness

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