CVE-2016-0502: Medium severity suse linux vulnerability

Q: What is the severity of CVE-2016-0502?

The severity of CVE-2016-0502 is significant due to its potential impact on the availability of the affected MySQL and MariaDB systems.

Q: How do I fix CVE-2016-0502?

To fix CVE-2016-0502, users should upgrade to the latest versions of MySQL and MariaDB that address the vulnerability.

Q: Which versions are affected by CVE-2016-0502?

CVE-2016-0502 affects Oracle MySQL versions 5.5.31 and earlier, 5.6.11 and earlier, as well as specific versions of MariaDB.

Q: Can CVE-2016-0502 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2016-0502 can be exploited by remote authenticated users, affecting system availability.

Q: Are Linux distributions affected by CVE-2016-0502?

Yes, several versions of openSUSE, specifically 42.1, 13.1, and 13.2, are affected by CVE-2016-0502.

Published Jan 21, 2016

Updated

Unspecified vulnerability in Oracle MySQL 5.5.31 and earlier and 5.6.11 and earlier allows remote authenticated users to affect availability via unknown vectors related to Optimizer.

Affected Software

7 affected components

openSUSE Leap=42.1

openSUSE openSUSE=13.1

openSUSE openSUSE=13.2

Oracle MySQL>=5.5.0<=5.5.31

Oracle MySQL>=5.6.0<=5.6.11

MariaDB MariaDB>=5.5.0<5.5.32

MariaDB MariaDB>=10.0.0<10.0.4

Event History

Jan 21, 2016

CVE Published

via MITRE·02:00 AM

Data Sourced

via MITRE·02:00 AM

Description

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2016-0502?

The severity of CVE-2016-0502 is significant due to its potential impact on the availability of the affected MySQL and MariaDB systems.

How do I fix CVE-2016-0502?

To fix CVE-2016-0502, users should upgrade to the latest versions of MySQL and MariaDB that address the vulnerability.

Which versions are affected by CVE-2016-0502?