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CVE-2017-3648: Vulnerability in the MySQL Server component of Oracle MySQL (subcomponent: Server: Charsets).

Vulnerability in the MySQL Server component of Oracle MySQL (subcomponent: Server: Charsets). Supported versions that are affected are 5.5.56 and earlier, 5.6.36 and earlier and 5.7.18 and earlier. Difficult to exploit 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 4.4 (Availability impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:H/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H).

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CVE-2017-3648 is a MySQL Server denial-of-service flaw in charset handling. A highly privileged attacker with network access could cause the database server to hang or repeatedly crash. The business impact is service availability, not data theft, based on the supplied sources. Exposure is most likely in legacy MySQL deployments still running the affected 5.5, 5.6, or 5.7 versions, especially where high-privileged users can connect over the network. Internet exposure increases operational concern, but the source says exploitation is difficult and requires high privileges. Treat this as a moderate availability risk for legacy MySQL systems. It is not described as data compromise, but repeated database crashes can disrupt business services. Prioritize remediation where affected versions support critical applications or permit broad privileged network access. Mitigation focus: Upgrade MySQL Server beyond the affected versions listed by Oracle.; Apply relevant Oracle, Red Hat, or Debian security updates for your deployment.; Restrict MySQL network access to trusted application and administration paths..

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Oracle CorporationMySQL Server5.5.56 and earlier, 5.6.36 and earlier, 5.7.18 and earlierListed
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