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CVE-2017-3462: Vulnerability in the MySQL Server component of Oracle MySQL (subcomponent: Server: Security: Privileges).

Vulnerability in the MySQL Server component of Oracle MySQL (subcomponent: Server: Security: Privileges). Supported versions that are affected are 5.5.54 and earlier, 5.6.35 and earlier and 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).

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CVE-2017-3462 is an Oracle MySQL Server availability vulnerability. A highly privileged attacker who can reach MySQL over the network may crash or hang the server, causing denial of service. The source bundle does not show data theft or integrity impact. Exposure is most relevant where legacy MySQL Server versions are still deployed and reachable by highly privileged users over network protocols. Internet exposure increases operational risk, but the vulnerability requires high privileges. Treat as a moderate operational resilience issue. It is unlikely to enable data theft by itself, but vulnerable database services can be disrupted by privileged users, affecting dependent applications. Mitigation focus: Inventory MySQL Server versions across production and internal environments.; Review Oracle April 2017 CPU and relevant OS vendor advisories.; Upgrade or patch affected MySQL deployments per vendor guidance..

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Oracle CorporationMySQL Server5.5.54 and earlier, 5.6.35 and earlier, 5.7.17 and earlierListed
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