CVE-2017-3256

Name: CVE-2017-3256
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2017-01-27T22:59:02.773+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 2.35%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2017-3256 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Vulnerability in the MySQL Server component of Oracle MySQL (subcomponent: Server: Replication). Supported versions that are affected are 5.7.16 and earlier. EPSS estimates a 2.35% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Vulnerability in the MySQL Server component of Oracle MySQL (subcomponent: Server: Replication). Supported versions that are affected are 5.7.16 and earlier. Easily exploitable vulnerability allows low 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 v3.0 Base Score 6.5 (Availability impacts).

Metrics

EPSS Probability

2.35%

81.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-20

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Oracle	Mysql	<= 5.7.16

References

http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/security-advisory/cpujan2017-2881727.htmlPatch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/95486Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1037640
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2017:2886
https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201702-17
http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/security-advisory/cpujan2017-2881727.htmlPatch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/95486Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1037640
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2017:2886
https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201702-17

Timeline

Published: Jan 27, 2017
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2017-3256?

How severe is CVE-2017-3256?

Severity scoring for CVE-2017-3256 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 2.35% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2017-3256?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST