CVE-2017-3589: Low 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 no confidentiality impact, low integrity impact, and no availability impact.

Other sources

Vulnerability in the MySQL Connectors component of Oracle MySQL (subcomponent: Connector/J). Supported versions that are affected are 5.1.41 and earlier. Easily "exploitable" vulnerability allows low privileged attacker with logon to the infrastructure where MySQL Connectors executes to compromise MySQL Connectors. Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in unauthorized update, insert or delete access to some of MySQL Connectors accessible data. CVSS 3.0 Base Score 3.3 (Integrity impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N).

Affected Software

7 affected components
Oracle Connector\/j<=5.1.41
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 5.1.41

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-2017-3589?

CVE-2017-3589 is considered an easily exploitable vulnerability, allowing a low privileged attacker to compromise the affected system.

2

How do I fix CVE-2017-3589?

To fix CVE-2017-3589, upgrade the Oracle MySQL Connector/J to a version later than 5.1.41.

3

Which versions of Oracle MySQL are affected by CVE-2017-3589?

Oracle MySQL Connector/J versions 5.1.41 and earlier are affected by CVE-2017-3589.

4

Who can exploit CVE-2017-3589?

CVE-2017-3589 can be exploited by low privileged attackers who have logon access to the infrastructure where MySQL Connectors executes.

5

What component does CVE-2017-3589 affect?

CVE-2017-3589 affects the MySQL Connectors component of Oracle MySQL, specifically the Connector/J subcomponent.

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