CVE-2018-3058 : Security Advisory and Response

A vulnerability has been discovered in the MyISAM subcomponent of Oracle MySQL, affecting versions 5.5.60 and earlier, 5.6.40 and earlier, and 5.7.22 and earlier. This vulnerability allows a low privileged attacker with network access to compromise the MySQL Server, potentially leading to unauthorized data manipulation.

Understanding CVE-2018-3058

This CVE involves a vulnerability in the MySQL Server component of Oracle MySQL, specifically impacting versions 5.5.60 and prior, 5.6.40 and prior, and 5.7.22 and prior.

What is CVE-2018-3058?

The vulnerability in the MyISAM subcomponent of Oracle MySQL allows a low privileged attacker with network access to compromise the MySQL Server, potentially resulting in unauthorized data manipulation.

The Impact of CVE-2018-3058

The vulnerability can be easily exploited by attackers with network access through various protocols.
Successful exploitation can lead to unauthorized manipulation (update, insert, or delete) of accessible data within the MySQL Server.
The integrity impact is rated with a CVSS 3.0 Base Score of 4.3.

Technical Details of CVE-2018-3058

This section provides technical details about the vulnerability.

Vulnerability Description

The vulnerability allows a low privileged attacker to compromise the MySQL Server, potentially resulting in unauthorized data manipulation.

Affected Systems and Versions

MySQL Server versions 5.5.60 and prior
MySQL Server versions 5.6.40 and prior
MySQL Server versions 5.7.22 and prior

Exploitation Mechanism

Low privileged attackers with network access can exploit the vulnerability through various protocols.

Mitigation and Prevention

Protecting systems from CVE-2018-3058 requires immediate steps and long-term security practices.

Immediate Steps to Take

Apply security patches provided by Oracle Corporation.
Monitor network traffic for any suspicious activity.
Restrict network access to the MySQL Server.

Long-Term Security Practices

Regularly update and patch MySQL Server installations.
Implement network segmentation to limit access to critical servers.
Conduct regular security audits and penetration testing.

Patching and Updates

Stay informed about security advisories from Oracle Corporation.
Apply security updates promptly to address known vulnerabilities.