CVE-2016-0646: Medium severity debian linux vulnerability
Unspecified vulnerability in Oracle MySQL 5.5.47 and earlier, 5.6.28 and earlier, and 5.7.10 and earlier and MariaDB before 5.5.48, 10.0.x before 10.0.24, and 10.1.x before 10.1.12 allows local users to affect availability via vectors related to DML.
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Vulnerability in the MySQL Server component of Oracle MySQL (subcomponent: Server: DML). Supported versions that are affected are 5.5.47 and earlier, 5.6.28 and earlier and 5.7.10 and earlier. Easily exploitable vulnerability allows low 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.
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-2016-0646?
CVE-2016-0646 is considered a medium severity vulnerability impacting the availability of Oracle MySQL and MariaDB versions before specified remedial updates.
How do I fix CVE-2016-0646?
To fix CVE-2016-0646, upgrade Oracle MySQL to versions 5.5.48, 5.6.29, or 5.7.11, or upgrade MariaDB to versions 5.5.48, 10.0.24, or 10.1.12.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2016-0646?
CVE-2016-0646 affects Oracle MySQL versions 5.5.47 and earlier, 5.6.28 and earlier, 5.7.10 and earlier, as well as specific versions of MariaDB.
What components are impacted by CVE-2016-0646?
CVE-2016-0646 specifically impacts the MySQL Server component of Oracle MySQL and MariaDB.
Who is vulnerable to CVE-2016-0646?
Local users of Oracle MySQL and MariaDB versions prior to the remedial ones are vulnerable to CVE-2016-0646.