#VU33792 Input validation error in MariaDB - CVE-2017-3291

Vulnerability identifier: #VU33792

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 2 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:P/PR:H/UI:A/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear]

CVE-ID: CVE-2017-3291

CWE-ID: CWE-20

Exploitation vector: Local

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
MariaDB
Server applications / Database software

Vendor: MariaDB Foundation

Description

The vulnerability allows a local privileged user to execute arbitrary code.

Vulnerability in the MySQL Server component of Oracle MySQL (subcomponent: Server: Packaging). Supported versions that are affected are 5.5.53 and earlier, 5.6.34 and earlier and 5.7.16 and earlier. Difficult to exploit vulnerability allows high privileged attacker with logon to the infrastructure where MySQL Server executes to compromise MySQL Server. Successful attacks require human interaction from a person other than the attacker. Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in takeover of MySQL Server. CVSS v3.0 Base Score 6.3 (Confidentiality, Integrity and Availability impacts).

Mitigation
Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

MariaDB: 5.5.20 - 5.5.53

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External links
https://www.debian.org/security/2017/dsa-3767
https://www.debian.org/security/2017/dsa-3770
https://www.oracle.com/technetwork/security-advisory/cpujan2017-2881727.html
https://www.securityfocus.com/bid/95501
https://www.securitytracker.com/id/1037640
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2017:2192
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2017:2787
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2017:2886
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2018:0279
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2018:0574
https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201702-17
https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201702-18

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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.