CVE-2016-5612: Medium severity mysql vulnerability

Published Oct 25, 2016
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Updated

Unspecified vulnerability in Oracle MySQL 5.5.50 and earlier, 5.6.31 and earlier, and 5.7.13 and earlier allows remote authenticated users to affect availability via vectors related to DML.

Affected Software

20 affected components
Oracle MySQL>=5.5.0<=5.5.50
Oracle MySQL>=5.6.0<=5.6.31
Oracle MySQL>=5.7.0<=5.7.13
MariaDB MariaDB>=5.5.0<5.5.51
MariaDB MariaDB>=10.0.0<10.0.27
redhat Enterprise Linux Desktop=7.0
redhat Enterprise Linux Eus=7.3
redhat Enterprise Linux Eus=7.4
redhat Enterprise Linux Eus=7.5
redhat Enterprise Linux Eus=7.6
redhat Enterprise Linux Eus=7.7
redhat Enterprise Linux Server=7.0
redhat Enterprise Linux Server Aus=7.3
redhat Enterprise Linux Server Aus=7.4
redhat Enterprise Linux Server Aus=7.6
redhat Enterprise Linux Server Aus=7.7
redhat Enterprise Linux Server Tus=7.3
redhat Enterprise Linux Server Tus=7.6
redhat Enterprise Linux Server Tus=7.7
redhat Enterprise Linux Workstation=7.0

Event History

Oct 25, 2016
CVE Published
via MITRE·02:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·02:00 PM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2016-5612?

CVE-2016-5612 is classified with a severity rating that indicates it may lead to denial of service for remote authenticated users.

2

How do I fix CVE-2016-5612?

To mitigate CVE-2016-5612, upgrade your Oracle MySQL to versions released after 5.5.50, 5.6.31, or 5.7.13.

3

Which software versions are affected by CVE-2016-5612?

CVE-2016-5612 affects MySQL versions 5.5.50 and earlier, 5.6.31 and earlier, and 5.7.13 and earlier.

4

Can CVE-2016-5612 affect MariaDB?

Yes, certain versions of MariaDB below 5.5.51 and 10.0.27 may also be affected by the vectors related to CVE-2016-5612.

5

What kind of vulnerability is CVE-2016-5612?

CVE-2016-5612 is an unspecified vulnerability that can impact the availability of Oracle MySQL when exploited by remote authenticated users.

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