CVE-2017-3459: Oracle Corporation MySQL Server vulnerability |…

CVE-2017-3459: 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 5.7.17 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 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).

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdatedOct 7, 2024, 16:19 UTC (UTC+00:00)

Security readout for executives and security teams

This is an Oracle MySQL Server availability vulnerability in the Optimizer component. A highly privileged user with network access could cause the database server to hang or repeatedly crash. It does not indicate data theft or modification, but it can disrupt services that depend on affected MySQL versions. Exposure is mainly legacy MySQL Server deployments running 5.7.17 or earlier, especially where privileged database accounts can connect over a network. Internet exposure increases operational risk, but the source requires high privileges. Prioritize remediation for business-critical or externally reachable MySQL systems still on legacy 5.7.17 or earlier versions. For isolated, already-updated, or non-critical systems, handle through normal vulnerability management. Mitigation focus: Inventory MySQL Server instances and identify versions 5.7.17 or earlier.; Apply Oracle April 2017 CPU or later vendor-supported MySQL updates.; For Red Hat deployments, review RHSA-2017:2886 and update packages accordingly..

Prepared: Jun 13, 2026, 05:18 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: Apr 24, 2017, 19:00 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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RHSA-2017:2886CVE reference · vendor-advisory, x_refsource_REDHAT

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Oracle CorporationMySQL Server5.7.17 and earlierListed

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