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?

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

Can CVE-2016-0502 be exploited remotely?

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

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.

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CVE-2016-0502

medium

6.5

21/1/2016

5/8/2024

CVE-2016-0502

First published: Thu 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.

Credit: secalert_us@oracle.com

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
openSUSE	=42.1
openSUSE	=13.1
openSUSE	=13.2
MySQL	>=5.5.0<=5.5.31
MySQL	>=5.6.0<=5.6.11
Mariadb Mariadb	>=5.5.0<5.5.32
Mariadb Mariadb	>=10.0.0<10.0.4

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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?
CVE-2016-0502 affects Oracle MySQL versions 5.5.31 and earlier, 5.6.11 and earlier, as well as specific versions of MariaDB.
Can CVE-2016-0502 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2016-0502 can be exploited by remote authenticated users, affecting system availability.
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.

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