CVE-2016-0639: Critical severity red hat enterprise linux vulnerability
Published Apr 21, 2016
·Updated
Unspecified vulnerability in Oracle MySQL 5.6.29 and earlier and 5.7.11 and earlier allows remote attackers to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability via vectors related to Pluggable Authentication.
Affected Software
4 affected components
redhat Enterprise Linux=6.0
redhat Enterprise Linux=7.0
Oracle MySQL>=5.6.0<=5.6.29
Oracle MySQL>=5.7.0<=5.7.11
Remediation
Event History
Apr 21, 2016
CVE Published
via MITRE·10:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·10:00 AM
Description
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2016-0639?
CVE-2016-0639 is rated as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
2
How do I fix CVE-2016-0639?
To fix CVE-2016-0639, update Oracle MySQL to a version later than 5.6.29 or 5.7.11.
3
Which versions of MySQL are affected by CVE-2016-0639?
Versions of Oracle MySQL prior to 5.6.30 and 5.7.12 are affected by CVE-2016-0639.
4
Can CVE-2016-0639 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2016-0639 can be exploited by remote attackers targeting specific vectors related to Pluggable Authentication.
5
What types of systems are impacted by CVE-2016-0639?
CVE-2016-0639 impacts systems running Oracle MySQL on Red Hat Enterprise Linux 6.0 and 7.0.