Vulnerability identifier: #VU8993

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 4.6 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:L/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2017-10203

CWE-ID: CWE-284

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
MySQL Connectors
Hardware solutions / Drivers

Vendor: Oracle

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

The weakness exists due to an error in the MySQL Connectors component of Oracle MySQL (subcomponent: Connector/Net). A remote attacker can use multiple protocols to cause a partial denial of service (partial DOS) of MySQL Connectors.

Successful exploitation of the vulnerability results in denial of service.

Mitigation
Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

MySQL Connectors: 6.6.0 - 6.9.9

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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 non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

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