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CVE-2017-3251: Vulnerability in the MySQL Server component of Oracle MySQL (subcomponent: Server: Optimizer).

Vulnerability in the MySQL Server component of Oracle MySQL (subcomponent: Server: Optimizer). Supported versions that are affected are 5.7.16 and earlier. 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 v3.0 Base Score 4.9 (Availability impacts).

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CVE-2017-3251 is a denial-of-service flaw in Oracle MySQL Server. A high-privileged user with network access could make affected MySQL 5.7.16 and earlier servers hang or repeatedly crash, disrupting applications that depend on the database. Exposure is most likely where MySQL Server 5.7.16 or earlier remains deployed and reachable by privileged database users, service accounts, administrators, or compromised privileged credentials. Treat this as a moderate operational resilience issue. It is not described as data theft or code execution, but database outages can affect revenue, customer access, and internal operations. Mitigation focus: Apply Oracle January 2017 CPU or relevant distribution security updates.; Prioritize internet-facing or business-critical MySQL 5.7.16 and earlier systems.; Restrict MySQL network access to trusted application and administration paths..

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OracleMySQL Server5.7.16 and earlierListed
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