CVE-2017-3523: High severity Oracle Connector\/j vulnerability

Published Apr 24, 2017
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Updated

An unspecified vulnerability in Oracle MySQL related to the Connectors Connector/J component could allow an authenticated attacker to cause high confidentiality impact, high integrity impact, and high availability impact.

Other sources

Vulnerability in the MySQL Connectors component of Oracle MySQL (subcomponent: Connector/J). Supported versions that are affected are 5.1.40 and earlier. Difficult to exploit vulnerability allows low privileged attacker with network access via multiple protocols to compromise MySQL Connectors. While the vulnerability is in MySQL Connectors, attacks may significantly impact additional products. Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in takeover of MySQL Connectors. CVSS 3.0 Base Score 8.5 (Confidentiality, Integrity and Availability impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H).

Affected Software

7 affected components
Oracle Connector\/j<=5.1.40
IBM Data Virtualization on Cloud Pak for Data<=3.0
IBM Watson Query on Cloud Pak for Data<=2.2
IBM Watson Query on Cloud Pak for Data<=2.1
IBM Watson Query on Cloud Pak for Data<=2.0
IBM Data Virtualization on Cloud Pak for Data<=1.8
IBM Data Virtualization on Cloud Pak for Data<=1.7

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade Oracle MySQL (MySQL Connectors - Connector/J) to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 5.1.40

Event History

Apr 24, 2017
CVE Published
via MITRE·07:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·07:00 PM
DescriptionWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·07:59 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Aug 15, 2025
Data Sourced
via IBM·03:29 PM
DescriptionAffected Software

Parent advisories

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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2017-3523?

The severity of CVE-2017-3523 is classified as high for confidentiality, integrity, and availability impacts.

2

How do I fix CVE-2017-3523?

To fix CVE-2017-3523, ensure you upgrade to a version of Oracle Connector/J newer than 5.1.40.

3

Who is affected by CVE-2017-3523?

CVE-2017-3523 affects users of Oracle Connector/J and specific IBM products including Data Virtualization and Watson Query on Cloud Pak for Data.

4

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2017-3523?

CVE-2017-3523 is an unspecified vulnerability that may allow authenticated attackers to compromise confidentiality, integrity, and availability.

5

Is authentication required to exploit CVE-2017-3523?

Yes, exploitation of CVE-2017-3523 requires the attacker to be authenticated.

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