#VU12239 Security restrictions bypass in MySQL Enterprise Monitor - CVE-2017-3306

Vulnerability identifier: #VU12239

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 2.1 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:H/UI:A/VC:N/VI:N/VA:N/SC:H/SI:H/SA:L/E:U/U:Clear]

CVE-ID: CVE-2017-3306

CWE-ID: CWE-264

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
MySQL Enterprise Monitor
Server applications / Database software

Vendor: Oracle

Description
The vulnerability allows a remote authenticated attacker to obtain potentially sensitive information, write arbitrary files and cause DoS condition on the target system.

The weakness exists in MySQL Enterprise Monitor due to improper security restrictions. A remote attacker can trick the victim into opening a specially crafted file, create, delete or modify critical data or all MySQL Enterprise Monitor accessible data, gain unauthorized access to critical data or complete access to all MySQL Enterprise Monitor accessible data and partially cause the service to crash.

Mitigation
Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

MySQL Enterprise Monitor: 3.1.6.8003 - 3.3.2.1162

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External links
https://www.oracle.com/technetwork/security-advisory/cpuapr2017-3236618.html

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote authenticated privileged user via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

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