CVE-2016-5703: SQL Injection
First published: Sun Jul 03 2016(Updated: )
SQL injection vulnerability in libraries/central_columns.lib.php in phpMyAdmin 4.4.x before 4.4.15.7 and 4.6.x before 4.6.3 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via a crafted database name that is mishandled in a central column query.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| SUSE Linux | =42.1 | |
| SUSE Linux | =13.1 | |
| SUSE Linux | =13.2 | |
| phpMyAdmin | =4.4.0 | |
| phpMyAdmin | =4.4.1 | |
| phpMyAdmin | =4.4.1.1 | |
| phpMyAdmin | =4.4.2 | |
| phpMyAdmin | =4.4.3 | |
| phpMyAdmin | =4.4.4 | |
| phpMyAdmin | =4.4.5 | |
| phpMyAdmin | =4.4.6 | |
| phpMyAdmin | =4.4.6.1 | |
| phpMyAdmin | =4.4.7 | |
| phpMyAdmin | =4.4.8 | |
| phpMyAdmin | =4.4.9 | |
| phpMyAdmin | =4.4.10 | |
| phpMyAdmin | =4.4.11 | |
| phpMyAdmin | =4.4.12 | |
| phpMyAdmin | =4.4.13 | |
| phpMyAdmin | =4.4.13.1 | |
| phpMyAdmin | =4.4.14.1 | |
| phpMyAdmin | =4.4.15 | |
| phpMyAdmin | =4.4.15.1 | |
| phpMyAdmin | =4.4.15.2 | |
| phpMyAdmin | =4.4.15.3 | |
| phpMyAdmin | =4.4.15.4 | |
| phpMyAdmin | =4.4.15.5 | |
| phpMyAdmin | =4.4.15.6 | |
| phpMyAdmin | =4.6.0 | |
| phpMyAdmin | =4.6.0-alpha1 | |
| phpMyAdmin | =4.6.0-rc1 | |
| phpMyAdmin | =4.6.0-rc2 | |
| phpMyAdmin | =4.6.1 | |
| phpMyAdmin | =4.6.2 |
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Reference Links
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2016-06/msg00113.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2016-06/msg00114.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/91381
- https://github.com/phpmyadmin/phpmyadmin/commit/ef6c66dca1b0cb0a1a482477938cfc859d2baee3
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201701-32
- https://www.phpmyadmin.net/security/PMASA-2016-19/
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2016-5703?
CVE-2016-5703 has a medium severity rating due to its potential for remote SQL injection attacks.
How do I fix CVE-2016-5703?
To fix CVE-2016-5703, upgrade phpMyAdmin to versions 4.4.15.7 or 4.6.3 and above.
Which versions of phpMyAdmin are affected by CVE-2016-5703?
Versions of phpMyAdmin from 4.4.0 to 4.4.15.6 and 4.6.0 to 4.6.2 are affected by CVE-2016-5703.
Is CVE-2016-5703 a common vulnerability?
CVE-2016-5703 is considered a common vulnerability as it allows attackers to exploit SQL commands remotely.
What types of systems are vulnerable to CVE-2016-5703?
CVE-2016-5703 affects systems running specific versions of phpMyAdmin on platforms such as openSUSE.
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