CVE-2017-3454: Vulnerability in the MySQL Server component of Oracle MySQL (subcomponent: Server: InnoDB). Supported versions that are affected are 5.7.17 and earlie...

Description

Vulnerability in the MySQL Server component of Oracle MySQL (subcomponent: Server: InnoDB). Supported versions that are affected are 5.7.17 and earlier. 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 as well as unauthorized update, insert or delete access to some of MySQL Server accessible data. CVSS 3.0 Base Score 5.5 (Integrity and Availability impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:H).

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.88%

76.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Oracle	Mysql	<= 5.7.17

References

http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/security-advisory/cpuapr2017-3236618.htmlPatch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/97791Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1038287
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2017:2886
http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/security-advisory/cpuapr2017-3236618.htmlPatch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/97791Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1038287
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2017:2886

Timeline

Published: Apr 24, 2017
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2017-3454?

Vulnerability in the MySQL Server component of Oracle MySQL (subcomponent: Server: InnoDB). Supported versions that are affected are 5.7.17 and earlier. 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 as well as unauthorized update, insert or delete access to some of MySQL Server accessible data. CVSS 3.0 Base Score 5.5 (Integrity and Availability impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:H).

How severe is CVE-2017-3454?

Severity scoring for CVE-2017-3454 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.88% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2017-3454?

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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