Description
Vulnerability in the MySQL Server component of Oracle MySQL (subcomponent: Server: Security: Encryption). Supported versions that are affected are 5.6.34 and earlier and 5.7.16 and earlier. Easily exploitable vulnerability allows low privileged attacker with network access via multiple protocols to compromise MySQL Server. Successful attacks require human interaction from a person other than the attacker and while the vulnerability is in MySQL Server, attacks may significantly impact additional products. Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in unauthorized ability to cause a hang or frequently repeatable crash (complete DOS) of MySQL Server. CVSS v3.0 Base Score 6.8 (Availability impacts).
Affected products
| Vendor | Product | Affected | Fixed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oracle | MySQL Server | 5.6.34 and earlier, 5.7.16 and earlier | — |
Fixed in Linux distributions
Distributions backport fixes, so the version that fixes this vulnerability differs per release — upgrade to at least the version shown. From the distributions' security trackers and advisories.
Ubuntu
Security tracker ↗| Release | Package | Fixed in | Advisory |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ubuntu 16.04 LTS | mysql-5.7 | 5.7.17-0ubuntu0.16.04.1 | USN-3174-1 |
| Ubuntu 16.04 LTS | percona-server-5.6 +1 | No fix yet | — |
| Ubuntu 14.04 LTS | mysql-5.5 | 5.5.54-0ubuntu0.14.04.1 | USN-3174-1 |
Advisories 1
- USN-3174-1 mysql-5.5, mysql-5.7 vulnerabilities Ubuntu Security Notices (USN) · Apr 27, 2026
References
- GLSA-201702-17 vendor-advisory
- 1037640 vdb-entry
- 95580 vdb-entry
- http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/security-advisory/cpujan2017-2881727.html