Description
Vulnerability in the MySQL Server component of Oracle MySQL (subcomponent: Server: Security: Encryption). Supported versions that are affected are 5.7.16 and earlier. Easily exploitable vulnerability allows high privileged attacker with network access via multiple protocols to compromise MySQL Server. Successful attacks require human interaction from a person other than the attacker. Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in unauthorized read access to a subset of MySQL Server accessible data. CVSS v3.0 Base Score 2.4 (Confidentiality impacts).
Affected products
| Vendor | Product | Affected | Fixed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oracle | MySQL Server | 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 |
Red Hat
Security tracker ↗| Release | Package | Fixed in | Advisory |
|---|---|---|---|
| RHEL 2 | rh-mysql57-mysql +6 | 5.7.19-6.el6 | RHSA-2017:2886 |
Advisories 2
- RHSA-2017:2886 Red Hat Security Advisory: rh-mysql57-mysql security and bug fix update Red Hat Security Advisories (RHSA) · Jun 29, 2026
- USN-3174-1 mysql-5.5, mysql-5.7 vulnerabilities Ubuntu Security Notices (USN) · Apr 27, 2026
References
- 95470 vdb-entry
- GLSA-201702-17 vendor-advisory
- 1037640 vdb-entry
- RHSA-2017:2886 vendor-advisory
- http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/security-advisory/cpujan2017-2881727.html