CVE-2018-2767: Vulnerability in the MySQL Server component of Oracle MySQL (subcomponent: Server: Security: Encryption).

Security readout for executives and security teams

CVE-2018-2767 is a MySQL Server confidentiality issue in the encryption security area. An attacker who already has low-level database access over the network may be able to read some MySQL-accessible data. It is difficult to exploit, has no cited active exploitation, but affects older MySQL branches that commonly remain embedded or forgotten. Exposure is most likely where legacy MySQL Server versions remain reachable by application users, database users, internal networks, or bundled products. Debian, Ubuntu, Red Hat, and NetApp references indicate downstream packaging or product relevance, but the bundle does not prove every listed platform is affected in the same configuration. Treat this as a low-severity but real data-confidentiality maintenance item. Prioritize remediation where MySQL stores sensitive data, is network-reachable, or runs unsupported legacy versions. It is not presented as an emergency by the supplied evidence, but it should be closed during normal database patch cycles. Mitigation focus: Upgrade affected MySQL Server versions using Oracle or distribution security advisories.; Patch downstream packages from Debian, Ubuntu, Red Hat, or appliance vendors where applicable.; Restrict MySQL network access to trusted application hosts and administrative networks..

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Jun 7, 2026, 13:02 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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