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CVE-2016-6623: Input Validation

First published: Sun Dec 11 2016(Updated: )

An issue was discovered in phpMyAdmin. An authorized user can cause a denial-of-service (DoS) attack on a server by passing large values to a loop. All 4.6.x versions (prior to 4.6.4), 4.4.x versions (prior to 4.4.15.8), and 4.0.x versions (prior to 4.0.10.17) are affected.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
composer/phpmyadmin/phpmyadmin>=4.0.0<4.0.10.17
4.0.10.17
composer/phpmyadmin/phpmyadmin>=4.4.0<4.4.15.8
4.4.15.8
composer/phpmyadmin/phpmyadmin>=4.6.0<4.6.4
4.6.4
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
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=4.4.15.7
PhpMyAdmin=4.6.0
PhpMyAdmin=4.6.1
PhpMyAdmin=4.6.2
PhpMyAdmin=4.6.3
PhpMyAdmin=4.0.0
PhpMyAdmin=4.0.1
PhpMyAdmin=4.0.2
PhpMyAdmin=4.0.3
PhpMyAdmin=4.0.4
PhpMyAdmin=4.0.4.1
PhpMyAdmin=4.0.4.2
PhpMyAdmin=4.0.5
PhpMyAdmin=4.0.6
PhpMyAdmin=4.0.7
PhpMyAdmin=4.0.8
PhpMyAdmin=4.0.9
PhpMyAdmin=4.0.10
PhpMyAdmin=4.0.10.1
PhpMyAdmin=4.0.10.2
PhpMyAdmin=4.0.10.3
PhpMyAdmin=4.0.10.4
PhpMyAdmin=4.0.10.5
PhpMyAdmin=4.0.10.6
PhpMyAdmin=4.0.10.7
PhpMyAdmin=4.0.10.8
PhpMyAdmin=4.0.10.9
PhpMyAdmin=4.0.10.10
PhpMyAdmin=4.0.10.11
PhpMyAdmin=4.0.10.12
PhpMyAdmin=4.0.10.13
PhpMyAdmin=4.0.10.14
PhpMyAdmin=4.0.10.15
PhpMyAdmin=4.0.10.16

Remedy

https://www.phpmyadmin.net/security/PMASA-2016-46

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What versions are affected by CVE-2016-6623?

    CVE-2016-6623 affects phpMyAdmin versions 4.6.x prior to 4.6.4, 4.4.x prior to 4.4.15.8, and 4.0.x prior to 4.0.10.17.

  • What is the nature of the vulnerability in CVE-2016-6623?

    CVE-2016-6623 is a denial-of-service (DoS) vulnerability that allows an authorized user to disrupt the server by exploiting a loop with large input values.

  • How can I mitigate the effects of CVE-2016-6623?

    To mitigate CVE-2016-6623, upgrade affected phpMyAdmin versions to 4.6.4, 4.4.15.8, or 4.0.10.17 or later.

  • What should I do if I am running a vulnerable version due to CVE-2016-6623?

    If running a vulnerable version, you should immediately update phpMyAdmin to a fixed version to prevent possible exploitation.

  • Is CVE-2016-6623 a critical vulnerability?

    CVE-2016-6623 is classified as a denial-of-service vulnerability, which can significantly disrupt server availability.

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