CVE-2017-3586: Mysql connector java Exposure Of Sensitive Information To Vulnerability

MODERATE
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-pwh7-92h3-mqr6
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CVSS 6.4
CWE-200
Published
Advisory Summary

CVE-2017-3586 is a MODERATE (CVSS 6.4) exposure of sensitive information to vulnerability (CWE-200: Exposure of Sensitive Information to an Unauthorized Actor) affecting Mysql connector java libraries in the Maven ecosystem. The issue involves exposure of sensitive information to an unauthorized actor in oracle mysql connectors java. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 5.1.42.

CVE-2017-3586 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2017-3586
GHSA Identifier GHSA-pwh7-92h3-mqr6
Severity MODERATE
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 6.4
CWE Classification CWE-200: Exposure of Sensitive Information to an Unauthorized Actor
Affected Product Mysql connector java
Package Ecosystem Maven
Published Date
Last Updated

Security Impact

CVSS: 6.4

The security impact metrics below are parsed directly from the CVSS v3.1 vector string (CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N).

Attack Vector Network (AV:N)
Attack Complexity Low (AC:L)
Privileges Required Low (PR:L)
User Interaction None (UI:N)
Scope Changed (S:C)
Confidentiality Low (C:L)
Integrity Low (I:L)
Availability None (A:N)

How to Fix CVE-2017-3586

To remediate this vulnerability, upgrade all affected Mysql connector java dependencies to a patched release. Both direct and transitive dependencies should be checked, as frameworks or security libraries may pull in vulnerable versions transitively.

mysql:mysql-connector-java fixed: 5.1.42 
<dependency>
    <groupId>mysql</groupId>
    <artifactId>mysql-connector-java</artifactId>
    <version>5.1.42</version>
</dependency>
Verify Direct and Transitive Dependencies

Run the following command in your project directory to verify that all resolved dependencies use the patched release: 

mvn dependency:tree -Dincludes=mysql

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your Java application is affected by CVE-2017-3586, inspect your build dependencies using the Maven Dependency Plugin:

mvn dependency:tree -Dincludes=mysql

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of Mysql connector java in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than 5.1.42), your application is affected.

Note: The mvn dependency:tree -Dincludes=mysql command inspects the resolved dependency graph declared in your project's POM files; it does not perform automated security scanning or inspect runtime dynamic classpaths. Always verify runtime container classpaths and shaded JARs.

Technical Details

Vulnerability Mechanism & Technical Analysis

This vulnerability is classified under CWE-200: Exposure of Sensitive Information to an Unauthorized Actor, where the product exposes sensitive information to an actor that is not explicitly authorized to have access to that information. In Mysql connector java, software state validation or input boundaries are circumvented during processing. Review the official source advisory statement below for specific affected components, classes, and reproduction details.

Source Advisory Statement

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 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 unauthorized update, insert or delete access to some of MySQL Connectors accessible data as well as unauthorized read access to a subset of MySQL Connectors accessible data. CVSS 3.0 Base Score 6.4 (Confidentiality and Integrity impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N).

CVE-2017-3586 Affected Mysql connector java Versions

1 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
5.1.42
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
mysql:mysql-connector-java
maven/mysql/mysql-connector-java
Maven
< 5.1.42
5.1.42

References

NVD — CVE-2017-3586 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2017-3586
Mysql connector java Security Information SECURITY
http://www.debian.org/security/2017/dsa-3857
Mysql connector java Security Information SECURITY
http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/security-advisory/cpuapr2017-3236618.html

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2017-3586?
CVE-2017-3586 is a security vulnerability in Mysql connector java involving Exposure of Sensitive Information to an Unauthorized Actor in Oracle MySQL Connectors Java under CWE-200: Exposure of Sensitive Information to an Unauthorized Actor.
Which Mysql connector java versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 5.1.42 across affected packages: mysql:mysql-connector-java.
What version fixes CVE-2017-3586?
Upgrading to 5.1.42 (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is mysql-connector-java affected?
Yes, mysql:mysql-connector-java is affected in releases prior to 5.1.42. Upgrade your dependency to 5.1.42 or later.
What is the CVSS score of CVE-2017-3586?
CVE-2017-3586 has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 6.4 (MODERATE) with vector string CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2017-3586?
CVE-2017-3586 is classified under CWE-200: Exposure of Sensitive Information to an Unauthorized Actor (The product exposes sensitive information to an actor that is not explicitly authorized to have access to that information.).
How can I check Maven dependencies for CVE-2017-3586?
Run the dependency tree command: 'mvn dependency:tree -Dincludes=mysql'. This command lists direct and transitive dependencies in your build configuration so you can verify if a vulnerable version is resolved.
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