Vulnerability identifier: #VU8991

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 4.3 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2017-10165

CWE-ID: CWE-284

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:

Vendor:

Description
The vulnerability allows a remote high-privileged attacker to cause DoS condition on the target system.

The weakness exists due to an error in the MySQL Server component of Oracle MySQL (subcomponent: Server: Replication). A remote attacker can use multiple protocols to cause a hang or frequently repeatable crash (complete DOS) of MySQL Server.

Successful exploitation of the vulnerability results in denial of service.

Mitigation
Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

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: 5.7.11 - 5.7.16

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External links
http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/security-advisory/cpuoct2017-3236626.html

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote authenticated privileged user via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.