#VU10285 Improper Access Control - CVE-2017-3636

Vulnerability identifier: #VU10285

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 1.1 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:L/VI:L/VA:L/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear]

CVE-ID: CVE-2017-3636

CWE-ID: CWE-284

Exploitation vector: Local

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:

Vendor:

Description

The vulnerability exists due to an unspecified error in the MySQL Server within Client programs component. A local user can exploit the vulnerability to gain full access to MySQL databases.

Mitigation
Install updates from vednor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

: 5.5.0 - 5.5.56, 5.6.9 - 5.6.34

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External links
https://www.oracle.com/technetwork/security-advisory/cpujul2017-3236622.html

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

No. This vulnerability can be exploited locally. The attacker should have authentication credentials and successfully authenticate on the system.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

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