#VU9012 Security restrictions bypass in MySQL Enterprise Monitor - CVE-2017-10424

Vulnerability identifier: #VU9012

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 6.1 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear]

CVE-ID: CVE-2017-10424

CWE-ID: CWE-284

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
MySQL Enterprise Monitor
Server applications / Database software

Vendor: Oracle

Description
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to bypass security restriction on the target system.

The weakness exists due to an error in the MySQL Enterprise Monitor component of Oracle MySQL (subcomponent: Monitoring: Web). A remote attacker can use multiple protocols to compromise MySQL Enterprise Monitor.

Mitigation
Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

MySQL Enterprise Monitor: 3.2.0 - 3.4.2.4181

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External links
https://www.oracle.com/technetwork/security-advisory/cpuoct2017-3236626.html

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

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