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CVE-2017-3586: Vulnerability in the MySQL Connectors component of Oracle MySQL (subcomponent: Connector/J).

Vulnerability in the MySQL Connectors component of Oracle MySQL (subcomponent: Connector/J). Supported versions that are affected are 5.1.41 and earlier. Easily "exploitable" vulnerability allows low privileged attacker with network access via multiple protocols to compromise MySQL Connectors. While the vulnerability is in MySQL Connectors, attacks may significantly impact additional products. Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in unauthorized update, insert or delete access to some of MySQL Connectors accessible data as well as unauthorized read access to a subset of MySQL Connectors accessible data. CVSS 3.0 Base Score 6.4 (Confidentiality and Integrity impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N).

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Plain-English summary

This affects Oracle MySQL Connector/J, the Java driver many applications use to talk to MySQL. Versions 5.1.41 and earlier could let a low-privileged network attacker read some accessible data and make unauthorized data changes. The main business risk is data integrity loss in applications carrying the vulnerable connector.

Executive priority

Treat as a medium-priority data integrity issue. Prioritize internet-facing or partner-accessible Java applications that use old Connector/J versions, especially where the application account can modify sensitive business records.

Technical view

Oracle describes CVE-2017-3586 as a MySQL Connectors Connector/J flaw affecting supported versions 5.1.41 and earlier. CVSS 3.0 is 6.4 with network attack vector, low complexity, low privileges, no user interaction, changed scope, and low confidentiality and integrity impact.

Likely exposure

Exposure is most likely in Java applications bundling or depending on MySQL Connector/J 5.1.41 or earlier, including transitive dependencies and packaged server applications. The bundle does not identify specific downstream products beyond possible impact to additional products.

Exploitation context

The source bundle marks KEV as false and provides no cited evidence of active exploitation. Oracle characterizes exploitation as easy, requiring network access and low privileges, with potential unauthorized read and data modification impacts.

Researcher notes

Public details in the bundle are limited to Oracle’s advisory description, CVSS vector, affected version boundary, and vendor references. No CWE, exploit details, or exact fixed Connector/J version is provided in the supplied data.

Mitigation direction

  • Inventory Java applications for MySQL Connector/J 5.1.41 or earlier.
  • Upgrade or replace affected Connector/J versions using Oracle or distribution vendor guidance.
  • Apply relevant Debian package updates if using Debian-maintained Connector/J packages.
  • Restrict network paths to database-facing application components where feasible.
  • Limit database account privileges used by affected applications.

Validation and detection

  • Review dependency manifests, packaged JARs, and build artifacts for Connector/J versions.
  • Confirm deployed runtime artifacts no longer include 5.1.41 or earlier.
  • Check Debian systems against DSA-3857 package status where applicable.
  • Review database logs for unusual reads, updates, inserts, or deletes.
  • Verify application database users follow least-privilege access.
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