HOMEVULNERABILITIESCVE-2018-3174
MEDIUM

CVE-2018-3174

NVD-CWE-noinfoPublished: October 17, 2018· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

5.3
CVSS v3.1

Official Description

Vulnerability in the MySQL Server component of Oracle MySQL (subcomponent: Client programs). Supported versions that are affected are 5.5.61 and prior, 5.6.41 and prior, 5.7.23 and prior and 8.0.12 and prior. Difficult to exploit vulnerability allows high privileged attacker with logon to the infrastructure where MySQL Server executes to compromise MySQL Server. While the vulnerability is in MySQL Server, attacks may significantly impact additional products. Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in unauthorized ability to cause a hang or frequently repeatable crash (complete DOS) of MySQL Server. CVSS 3.0 Base Score 5.3 (Availability impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:H/PR:H/UI:N/S:C/C:N/I:N/A:H).

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2018-3174 requires local access, meaning attackers must already have a foothold on the target system.

Exploitation requires high privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.

A successful exploit results in availability disruption (denial of service), with a CVSS base score of 5.3.

The vulnerability has a "Changed" scope, meaning successful exploitation can impact components beyond the vulnerable component itself — such as the host operating system or adjacent services.

CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown

Exploitability
Attack VectorLocal
Attack ComplexityHigh
Privileges Req.High
User InteractionNone
ScopeChanged
Impact
ConfidentialityNone
IntegrityNone
AvailabilityHigh
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:H/UI:N/S:C/C:N/I:N/A:H

Affected Vendors & Products

Canonical1 product(s)
ubuntu linux
Debian1 product(s)
debian linux
mariadb1 product(s)
mariadb
netapp4 product(s)
active iq unified manageroncommand insightoncommand workflow automationsnapcenter
Oracle1 product(s)
mysql
Source: NVD CPE · 13 total CPE entries

Exploit & PoC Resources

NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
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GitHub PoC Search
Community PoC repositories
Rapid7 / Metasploit
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PacketStorm
Security advisories & exploits
NVD Detail
Official NIST entry
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CVE Program entry
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Official Patches & Advisories

PATCHhttp://www.oracle.com/technetwork/security-advisory/cpuoct2018-4428296.html
PATCHhttp://www.oracle.com/technetwork/security-advisory/cpuoct2018-4428296.html
ADVISORYhttp://www.securityfocus.com/bid/105612
ADVISORYhttp://www.securitytracker.com/id/1041888
ADVISORYhttps://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2018:3655
ADVISORYhttps://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2019:1258
ADVISORYhttps://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2018/11/msg00004.html
ADVISORYhttps://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2018/11/msg00007.html
ADVISORYhttps://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201908-24
ADVISORYhttps://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20181018-0002/
ADVISORYhttps://usn.ubuntu.com/3799-1/
ADVISORYhttps://usn.ubuntu.com/3799-2/
ADVISORYhttps://www.debian.org/security/2018/dsa-4341
ADVISORYhttp://www.securityfocus.com/bid/105612
ADVISORYhttp://www.securitytracker.com/id/1041888
ADVISORYhttps://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2018:3655
ADVISORYhttps://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2019:1258
ADVISORYhttps://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2018/11/msg00004.html
ADVISORYhttps://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2018/11/msg00007.html
ADVISORYhttps://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201908-24
ADVISORYhttps://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20181018-0002/
ADVISORYhttps://usn.ubuntu.com/3799-1/
ADVISORYhttps://usn.ubuntu.com/3799-2/
ADVISORYhttps://www.debian.org/security/2018/dsa-4341

All References (24)

→
http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/security-advisory/cpuoct2018-4428296.htmlPatch · Vendor Advisory
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http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/105612Third Party Advisory · VDB Entry
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http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1041888Broken Link · Third Party Advisory · VDB Entry
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https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2018:3655Third Party Advisory
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https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2019:1258Third Party Advisory
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https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2018/11/msg00004.htmlMailing List · Third Party Advisory
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https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2018/11/msg00007.htmlMailing List · Third Party Advisory
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https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201908-24Third Party Advisory
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https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20181018-0002/Third Party Advisory
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https://usn.ubuntu.com/3799-1/Third Party Advisory
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https://usn.ubuntu.com/3799-2/Third Party Advisory
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https://www.debian.org/security/2018/dsa-4341Third Party Advisory
→
http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/security-advisory/cpuoct2018-4428296.htmlPatch · Vendor Advisory
→
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/105612Third Party Advisory · VDB Entry
→
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1041888Broken Link · Third Party Advisory · VDB Entry

Quick Facts

CVE IDCVE-2018-3174
CVSS Score5.3 / 10
SeverityMEDIUM
WeaknessNVD-CWE-noinfo
CISA KEVNo
Affected5 vendor(s)
PublishedOct 17, 2018

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Recommended Actions

  • →Apply vendor patches immediately
  • →Monitor CVE-2018-3174 in threat intel feeds
  • →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
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