CVE-2018-2755: Software Security Vulnerability Vulnerability

HIGH
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-qfwc-cmfr-mqv2
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CVSS 7.7
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Advisory Summary

CVE-2018-2755 is a HIGH (CVSS 7.7) security vulnerability vulnerability (General Security Weakness) affecting Software libraries in the Maven ecosystem. Remediation is available in the latest vendor maintenance releases.

CVE-2018-2755 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2018-2755
GHSA Identifier GHSA-qfwc-cmfr-mqv2
Severity HIGH
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 7.7
CWE Classification General Security Weakness
Affected Product Software
Package Ecosystem Maven
Published Date
Last Updated

Security Impact

CVSS: 7.7

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

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

How to Fix CVE-2018-2755

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

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

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your Java application is affected by CVE-2018-2755, inspect your build dependencies using the Maven Dependency Plugin:

mvn dependency:tree

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

Note: The mvn dependency:tree 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 General Security Weakness. In Software, 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 Server component of Oracle MySQL (subcomponent: Server: Replication). Supported versions that are affected are 5.5.59 and prior, 5.6.39 and prior and 5.7.21 and prior. Difficult to exploit vulnerability allows unauthenticated attacker with logon to the infrastructure where MySQL Server executes to compromise MySQL Server. Successful attacks require human interaction from a person other than the attacker and while the vulnerability is in MySQL Server, attacks may significantly impact additional products. Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in takeover of MySQL Server. CVSS 3.0 Base Score 7.7 (Confidentiality, Integrity and Availability impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:H/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H).

References

NVD — CVE-2018-2755 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2018-2755
access.redhat.com/errata/rhsa-2018:12... WEB
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2018:1254
access.redhat.com/errata/rhsa-2018:24... WEB
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2018:2439
access.redhat.com/errata/rhsa-2018:27... WEB
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2018:2729
access.redhat.com/errata/rhsa-2018:36... WEB
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2018:3655
access.redhat.com/errata/rhsa-2019:12... WEB
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2019:1258
lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce... WEB
https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2018/04/msg00020.html
lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce... WEB
https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2018/06/msg00015.html
Software Security Information SECURITY
https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201908-24
Software Security Information SECURITY
https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20180419-0002
usn.ubuntu.com/3629-1 WEB
https://usn.ubuntu.com/3629-1
usn.ubuntu.com/3629-2 WEB
https://usn.ubuntu.com/3629-2
usn.ubuntu.com/3629-3 WEB
https://usn.ubuntu.com/3629-3
Software Security Information SECURITY
https://www.debian.org/security/2018/dsa-4176
Software Security Information SECURITY
https://www.debian.org/security/2018/dsa-4341
Software Security Information SECURITY
http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/security-advisory/cpuapr2018-3678067.html
Software Security Information SECURITY
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/103807
Software Security Information SECURITY
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1040698

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2018-2755?
CVE-2018-2755 is a security vulnerability in Software classified as a security vulnerability vulnerability under General Security Weakness.
Which Software versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to current release patches.
What version fixes CVE-2018-2755?
Upgrading to current release patches (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
What is the CVSS score of CVE-2018-2755?
CVE-2018-2755 has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 7.7 (HIGH) with vector string CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:H/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2018-2755?
CVE-2018-2755 is classified under General Security Weakness.
How can I check Maven dependencies for CVE-2018-2755?
Run the dependency tree command: 'mvn dependency:tree'. 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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