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CVE-2018-2696

UnknownEPSS 4.61%

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CVE-2018-2696 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Vulnerability in the MySQL Server component of Oracle MySQL (subcomponent: Server : Security : Privileges). Supported versions that are affected are 5.6.38 and prior and 5.7.20 and prior. EPSS estimates a 4.61% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Vulnerability in the MySQL Server component of Oracle MySQL (subcomponent: Server : Security : Privileges). Supported versions that are affected are 5.6.38 and prior and 5.7.20 and prior. Easily exploitable vulnerability allows unauthenticated 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 3.0 Base Score 7.5 (Availability impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H).

Metrics

EPSS Probability
4.61%

90.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
OracleMysql>= 5.6.0, <= 5.6.38
OracleMysql>= 5.7.0, <= 5.7.20

References

Timeline

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Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2018-2696?
Vulnerability in the MySQL Server component of Oracle MySQL (subcomponent: Server : Security : Privileges). Supported versions that are affected are 5.6.38 and prior and 5.7.20 and prior. Easily exploitable vulnerability allows unauthenticated 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 3.0 Base Score 7.5 (Availability impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H).
How severe is CVE-2018-2696?
Severity scoring for CVE-2018-2696 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 4.61% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2018-2696?
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