CVE-2016-0642: Medium severity mysql vulnerability
Unspecified vulnerability in Oracle MySQL 5.5.48 and earlier, 5.6.29 and earlier, and 5.7.11 and earlier allows local users to affect integrity and availability via vectors related to Federated.
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Vulnerability in the MySQL Server component of Oracle MySQL (subcomponent: Server: Federated). Supported versions that are affected are 5.5.48 and earlier, 5.6.29 and earlier and 5.7.11 and earlier. Difficult to exploit vulnerability allows high privileged attacker with logon to the infrastructure where MySQL Server executes to compromise MySQL Server. Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in unauthorized ability to cause a hang or frequently repeatable crash (complete DOS) of MySQL Server as well as unauthorized update, insert or delete access to some of MySQL Server accessible data.
External References:
http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/topics/security/cpuapr2016verbose-2881709.html
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2016-0642?
CVE-2016-0642 is classified as a high severity vulnerability that can impact the integrity and availability of MySQL databases.
How do I fix CVE-2016-0642?
To mitigate CVE-2016-0642, upgrade affected Oracle MySQL versions to 5.5.49, 5.6.30, or 5.7.12.
What systems are affected by CVE-2016-0642?
CVE-2016-0642 impacts Oracle MySQL versions 5.5.48 and earlier, 5.6.29 and earlier, and 5.7.11 and earlier.
Can CVE-2016-0642 affect my data?
Yes, CVE-2016-0642 can affect both the integrity and availability of data stored in the affected MySQL versions.
Is there a patch available for CVE-2016-0642?
Yes, patches are available in the form of upgraded MySQL versions, specifically 5.5.49, 5.6.30, and 5.7.12.