CVE-2017-3256

MEDIUM

Oracle Mysql < 5.7.16 - Improper Input Validation

Title source: rule

Description

Vulnerability in the MySQL Server component of Oracle MySQL (subcomponent: Server: Replication). Supported versions that are affected are 5.7.16 and earlier. Easily exploitable vulnerability allows low 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 v3.0 Base Score 6.5 (Availability impacts).

Scores

CVSS v3 6.5
EPSS 0.0060
EPSS Percentile 69.3%
Attack Vector NETWORK
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H

Classification

CWE
CWE-20
Status published

Affected Products (2)

oracle/mysql < 5.7.16
Oracle/MySQL Server < 5.7.16 and earlier

Timeline

Published Jan 27, 2017
Tracked Since Feb 18, 2026