What is the severity of CVE-2016-5442?

The severity of CVE-2016-5442 is considered high due to its potential impact on availability.

How do I fix CVE-2016-5442?

To fix CVE-2016-5442, update Oracle MySQL to version 5.7.13 or later.

What versions of MySQL are affected by CVE-2016-5442?

CVE-2016-5442 affects Oracle MySQL versions 5.7.12 and earlier.

Can CVE-2016-5442 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2016-5442 can be exploited by remote administrators.

What kind of vulnerability is CVE-2016-5442?

CVE-2016-5442 is an unspecified vulnerability related to security and encryption within Oracle MySQL.

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CVE-2016-5442

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4.9

21/7/2016

11/10/2024

CVE-2016-5442

First published: Thu Jul 21 2016(Updated: )

Unspecified vulnerability in Oracle MySQL 5.7.12 and earlier allows remote administrators to affect availability via vectors related to Server: Security: Encryption.

Credit: secalert_us@oracle.com

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
MySQL	<=5.7.12

Remedy

http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/security-advisory/cpujul2016-2881720.html

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2016-5442?
The severity of CVE-2016-5442 is considered high due to its potential impact on availability.
How do I fix CVE-2016-5442?
To fix CVE-2016-5442, update Oracle MySQL to version 5.7.13 or later.
What versions of MySQL are affected by CVE-2016-5442?
CVE-2016-5442 affects Oracle MySQL versions 5.7.12 and earlier.
Can CVE-2016-5442 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2016-5442 can be exploited by remote administrators.
What kind of vulnerability is CVE-2016-5442?
CVE-2016-5442 is an unspecified vulnerability related to security and encryption within Oracle MySQL.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2016-5442?
The severity of CVE-2016-5442 is considered high due to its potential impact on availability.
How do I fix CVE-2016-5442?
To fix CVE-2016-5442, update Oracle MySQL to version 5.7.13 or later.
What versions of MySQL are affected by CVE-2016-5442?
CVE-2016-5442 affects Oracle MySQL versions 5.7.12 and earlier.
Can CVE-2016-5442 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2016-5442 can be exploited by remote administrators.
What kind of vulnerability is CVE-2016-5442?
CVE-2016-5442 is an unspecified vulnerability related to security and encryption within Oracle MySQL.