CVE-2018-2645: Vulnerability in the MySQL Server component of Oracle MySQL (subcomponent: Server: Performance Schema). Supported versions that are affected are 5.6.3...

Description

Vulnerability in the MySQL Server component of Oracle MySQL (subcomponent: Server: Performance Schema). Supported versions that are affected are 5.6.38 and prior and 5.7.20 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 access to critical data or complete access to all MySQL Server accessible data. CVSS 3.0 Base Score 4.9 (Confidentiality impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N).

Metrics

EPSS Probability

2.46%

82.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Oracle	Mysql	>= 5.6.0, <= 5.6.38
Oracle	Mysql	>= 5.7.0, <= 5.7.20

References

http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/security-advisory/cpujan2018-3236628.htmlPatch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/102698Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1040216Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2018:0586
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2018:0587
https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20180117-0002/Third Party Advisory
https://usn.ubuntu.com/3537-1/
http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/security-advisory/cpujan2018-3236628.htmlPatch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/102698Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1040216Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2018:0586
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2018:0587
https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20180117-0002/Third Party Advisory
https://usn.ubuntu.com/3537-1/

Timeline

Published: Jan 18, 2018
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2018-2645?

Vulnerability in the MySQL Server component of Oracle MySQL (subcomponent: Server: Performance Schema). Supported versions that are affected are 5.6.38 and prior and 5.7.20 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 access to critical data or complete access to all MySQL Server accessible data. CVSS 3.0 Base Score 4.9 (Confidentiality impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N).

How severe is CVE-2018-2645?

Severity scoring for CVE-2018-2645 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 2.46% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2018-2645?

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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