CVE-2016-0605: Low severity red hat enterprise linux vulnerability
Published Jan 21, 2016
·Updated
Unspecified vulnerability in Oracle MySQL 5.6.26 and earlier allows remote authenticated users to affect availability via unknown vectors.
Affected Software
6 affected components
redhat Enterprise Linux=6.0
redhat Enterprise Linux=7.0
openSUSE Leap=42.1
openSUSE openSUSE=13.1
openSUSE openSUSE=13.2
Oracle MySQL=5.6.26
Event History
Jan 21, 2016
CVE Published
via MITRE·02:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·02:00 AM
Description
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2016-0605?
CVE-2016-0605 poses risks to availability, affecting the functioning of Oracle MySQL 5.6.26 and earlier.
2
Who is affected by CVE-2016-0605?
CVE-2016-0605 affects remote authenticated users of Oracle MySQL 5.6.26 and earlier versions.
3
How do I fix CVE-2016-0605?
To address CVE-2016-0605, it is recommended to upgrade to a version of Oracle MySQL later than 5.6.26 that resolves this vulnerability.
4
What can happen if I don't patch CVE-2016-0605?
Failure to patch CVE-2016-0605 could lead to potential downtime or degradation of service due to availability issues.
5
Are there any workarounds for CVE-2016-0605?
Currently, there are no documented workarounds for CVE-2016-0605, so upgrading is the best option for mitigation.