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CVE-2017-10789

5.9 · MEDIUM

The DBD::mysql module through 4.043 for Perl uses the mysql_ssl=1 setting to mean that SSL is optional (even though this setting's documentation has a "your communication with the server will be en…

Published Jul 1, 2017EPSS 2.20%

Overview

CVE-2017-10789 is a medium-severity vulnerability. It was published on July 1, 2017 and has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 5.9 (MEDIUM).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 5.9, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

The DBD::mysql module through 4.043 for Perl uses the mysql_ssl=1 setting to mean that SSL is optional (even though this setting's documentation has a "your communication with the server will be encrypted" statement), which allows man-in-the-middle attackers to spoof servers via a cleartext-downgrade attack, a related issue to CVE-2015-3152.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

References

Refwww.securityfocus.com/bid/99364GitHubgithub.com/perl5-dbi/DBD-mysql/issues/110GitHubgithub.com/perl5-dbi/DBD-mysql/issues/140GitHubgithub.com/perl5-dbi/DBD-mysql/pull/114Refwww.securityfocus.com/bid/99364GitHubgithub.com/perl5-dbi/DBD-mysql/issues/110GitHubgithub.com/perl5-dbi/DBD-mysql/issues/140GitHubgithub.com/perl5-dbi/DBD-mysql/pull/114

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2017-10789?

CVE-2017-10789 is a medium-severity vulnerability. It was published on July 1, 2017 and has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 5.9 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2017-10789?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 5.9, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2017-10789?

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2017-10789?

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