CVE-2016-0616: Medium severity red hat enterprise linux desktop vulnerability
Unspecified vulnerability in Oracle MySQL 5.5.46 and earlier and MariaDB before 5.5.47, 10.0.x before 10.0.23, and 10.1.x before 10.1.10 allows remote authenticated users to affect availability via unknown vectors related to Optimizer.
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Vulnerability in the MySQL Server component of Oracle MySQL (subcomponent: Server: Optimizer). Supported versions that are affected are 5.5.46 and earlier. Easily exploitable vulnerability allows successful authenticated network attacks via multiple protocols. Successful attack of this vulnerability can result in unauthorized ability to cause a hang or frequently repeatable crash (complete DOS) of MySQL Server.
External References:
http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/topics/security/cpujan2016verbose-2367956.html
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2016-0616?
CVE-2016-0616 is classified as a moderate vulnerability that allows remote authenticated users to impact availability.
How do I fix CVE-2016-0616?
To fix CVE-2016-0616, update Oracle MySQL to version 5.5.47 or later, or update MariaDB to version 5.5.47, 10.0.23, or 10.1.10.
Which versions of MySQL are affected by CVE-2016-0616?
CVE-2016-0616 affects Oracle MySQL versions 5.5.46 and earlier.
Which versions of MariaDB are affected by CVE-2016-0616?
CVE-2016-0616 affects MariaDB versions before 5.5.47, 10.0.x before 10.0.23, and 10.1.x before 10.1.10.
Is remote access required to exploit CVE-2016-0616?
Yes, CVE-2016-0616 can only be exploited by remote authenticated users.