#VU12243 Security restrictions bypass in MySQL Cluster - CVE-2017-3304

Vulnerability identifier: #VU12243

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 1.3 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:N/VI:L/VA:L/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear]

CVE-ID: CVE-2017-3304

CWE-ID: CWE-264

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
MySQL Cluster
Web applications / Remote management & hosting panels

Vendor: Oracle

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

The weakness exists in MySQL Cluster due to improper security restrictions. A remote attacker can update, insert or delete some of MySQL Cluster accessible data and partially cause the service to crash.

Mitigation
Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

MySQL Cluster: 7.2.20 - 7.2.27, 7.3.10 - 7.3.16, 7.4.10 - 7.4.14, 7.5.0 - 7.5.5

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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 user via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

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