CVE-2017-10268 : Security Advisory and Response
Learn about CVE-2017-10268, a vulnerability in Oracle MySQL Server's Replication feature that could allow unauthorized access to critical data. Find mitigation steps and affected versions here.
A vulnerability in the Oracle MySQL Server's Replication feature could allow a high privileged attacker to compromise the server, potentially leading to unauthorized data access. The affected versions include 5.5.57 and earlier, 5.6.37 and earlier, and 5.7.19 and earlier.
Understanding CVE-2017-10268
This CVE involves a vulnerability in the MySQL Server component of Oracle MySQL, specifically in the Replication feature.
What is CVE-2017-10268?
The vulnerability in Oracle MySQL Server allows a high privileged attacker with logon access to potentially compromise the server, leading to unauthorized data access.
The Impact of CVE-2017-10268
If exploited, this vulnerability could result in unauthorized access to critical data or complete access to all data accessible by the MySQL Server. The CVSS 3.0 Base Score for Confidentiality impact is 4.1.
Technical Details of CVE-2017-10268
This section provides technical details about the vulnerability.
Vulnerability Description
The vulnerability in the MySQL Server component of Oracle MySQL allows attackers to compromise the server, potentially leading to unauthorized data access.
Affected Systems and Versions
- Product: MySQL Server
- Vendor: Oracle Corporation
- Affected Versions: 5.5.57 and earlier, 5.6.37 and earlier, 5.7.19 and earlier
Exploitation Mechanism
- Difficulty: Difficult to exploit
- Attack Vector: Local
- Attack Complexity: High
- Privileges Required: High
- User Interaction: None
- Scope: Unchanged
- Confidentiality Impact: High
- Integrity Impact: None
- Availability Impact: None
Mitigation and Prevention
Protect your systems from CVE-2017-10268 with these mitigation strategies.
Immediate Steps to Take
- Apply security patches provided by Oracle Corporation.
- Restrict access to high privileged accounts.
- Monitor and audit MySQL Server logon activities.
Long-Term Security Practices
- Regularly update MySQL Server to the latest version.
- Implement strong access control measures.
- Conduct security training for personnel accessing the MySQL Server.
Patching and Updates
Ensure timely installation of security patches released by Oracle Corporation to address the vulnerability.