CVE-2017-3523
mysql-connector-java - security update
Description
Vulnerability in the MySQL Connectors component of Oracle MySQL (subcomponent: Connector/J). Supported versions that are affected are 5.1.40 and earlier. Difficult to exploit vulnerability allows low privileged attacker with network access via multiple protocols to compromise MySQL Connectors. While the vulnerability is in MySQL Connectors, attacks may significantly impact additional products. Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in takeover of MySQL Connectors. CVSS 3.0 Base Score 8.5 (Confidentiality, Integrity and Availability impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H).
How to fix CVE-2017-3523
To remediate CVE-2017-3523, upgrade the affected package to a fixed version below.
- —upgrade to 5.1.42-1~deb7u1 or later
- —upgrade to 5.1.41-1~deb8u1 or later
- —upgrade to 5.1.41 or later
Is CVE-2017-3523 being exploited?
Low — EPSS is 1.6%, meaning exploitation activity has not been observed at scale.
Affected packages (3)
- from 0, < 5.1.42-1~deb7u1
- from 0, < 5.1.41-1~deb8u1
- from 0, < 5.1.41
CVSS scores
| Source | Version | Severity | Vector |
|---|---|---|---|
| osv | CVSS 3.1 | HIGH8.5 | CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H |