CVE-2018-2759: Vulnerability in the MySQL Server component of Oracle MySQL (subcomponent: InnoDB). Supported versions that are affected are 5.7.21 and prior. Easily ...

Description

Vulnerability in the MySQL Server component of Oracle MySQL (subcomponent: InnoDB). Supported versions that are affected are 5.7.21 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 ability to cause a hang or frequently repeatable crash (complete DOS) of MySQL Server. CVSS 3.0 Base Score 4.9 (Availability impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H).

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

4.9/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H

EPSS Probability

2.83%

84.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Oracle	Mysql	>= 5.7.0, <= 5.7.21
Netapp	Active Iq Unified Manager	>= 7.3
Netapp	Active Iq Unified Manager	>= 9.5
Netapp	Oncommand Insight	All versions
Netapp	Oncommand Workflow Automation	All versions
Netapp	Snapcenter	All versions
Canonical	Ubuntu Linux	14.04
Canonical	Ubuntu Linux	16.04
Canonical	Ubuntu Linux	17.10
Canonical	Ubuntu Linux	18.04
Mariadb	Mariadb	>= 10.2.0, < 10.2.15

References

http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/security-advisory/cpuapr2018-3678067.htmlPatch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/103780Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1040698Broken Link, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2018:3655Third Party Advisory
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2019:1258Third Party Advisory
https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201908-24Third Party Advisory
https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20180419-0002/Third Party Advisory
https://usn.ubuntu.com/3629-1/Third Party Advisory
https://usn.ubuntu.com/3629-3/Third Party Advisory
http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/security-advisory/cpuapr2018-3678067.htmlPatch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/103780Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1040698Broken Link, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2018:3655Third Party Advisory
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2019:1258Third Party Advisory
https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201908-24Third Party Advisory
https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20180419-0002/Third Party Advisory
https://usn.ubuntu.com/3629-1/Third Party Advisory
https://usn.ubuntu.com/3629-3/Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Apr 19, 2018
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2018-2759?

Vulnerability in the MySQL Server component of Oracle MySQL (subcomponent: InnoDB). Supported versions that are affected are 5.7.21 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 ability to cause a hang or frequently repeatable crash (complete DOS) of MySQL Server. CVSS 3.0 Base Score 4.9 (Availability impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H).

How severe is CVE-2018-2759?

CVE-2018-2759 has a CVSS score of 4.9/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 2.83% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2018-2759?

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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