CVE-2018-3078: Oracle Corporation MySQL Server vulnerability |…

CVE-2018-3078: Vulnerability in the MySQL Server component of Oracle MySQL (subcomponent: Server: DDL).

Vulnerability in the MySQL Server component of Oracle MySQL (subcomponent: Server: DDL). Supported versions that are affected are 8.0.11 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).

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdatedOct 2, 2024, 19:51 UTC (UTC+00:00)

Security readout for executives and security teams

CVE-2018-3078 is a denial-of-service flaw in Oracle MySQL Server DDL handling. A highly privileged attacker with network access could make MySQL hang or crash repeatedly, disrupting applications that depend on that database. Exposure is most likely where MySQL Server 8.0.11 or earlier is reachable over the network by administrative or highly privileged database users. The bundle does not identify additional affected products beyond Oracle MySQL Server. Treat this as a reliability risk, not a data-theft issue based on the cited CVSS impact. Prioritize systems where MySQL downtime would affect revenue, operations, or customer-facing services. Mitigation focus: Inventory MySQL Server versions and identify deployments at 8.0.11 or earlier.; Review Oracle July 2018 CPU guidance for fixed versions or required updates.; Restrict MySQL network access to trusted application and administration paths..

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

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Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: Jul 18, 2018, 13:00 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20180726-0002/CVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM

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Oracle CorporationMySQL Server8.0.11 and priorListed

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