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CVE-2018-2818: 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 5.5.59 and prior, 5.6.39 and prior and 5.7.21 and prior. 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-2018-2818 is a MySQL Server privileges vulnerability that can let an already highly privileged network attacker make MySQL hang or crash repeatedly. The source bundle describes availability impact only, so the main business risk is database downtime rather than data theft or modification. Exposure is most relevant where affected MySQL Server versions are reachable over a network by highly privileged users or service accounts. Internet exposure increases operational risk, but the stated prerequisite of high privileges materially limits likely attacker reach. Treat this as a service availability issue. It is not described as a confidentiality breach, but business-critical databases on affected versions should be updated during the next appropriate maintenance window, sooner for exposed or high-dependency systems. Mitigation focus: Apply Oracle or operating-system vendor security updates from the listed advisories.; Prioritize systems running MySQL 5.5.59, 5.6.39, 5.7.21, or earlier.; Restrict network access to MySQL to trusted administration and application paths..

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Oracle CorporationMySQL Server5.5.59 and prior, 5.6.39 and prior, 5.7.21 and priorListed
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