CVE-2016-6664: High severity mysql vulnerability
mysqldsafe in Oracle MySQL through 5.5.51, 5.6.x through 5.6.32, and 5.7.x through 5.7.14; MariaDB; Percona Server before 5.5.51-38.2, 5.6.x before 5.6.32-78-1, and 5.7.x before 5.7.14-8; and Percona XtraDB Cluster before 5.5.41-37.0, 5.6.x before 5.6.32-25.17, and 5.7.x before 5.7.14-26.17, when using file-based logging, allows local users with access to the mysql account to gain root privileges via a symlink attack on error logs and possibly other files.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2016-6664?
CVE-2016-6664 has been classified as a high severity vulnerability, posing a risk of root privilege escalation.
How do I fix CVE-2016-6664?
To fix CVE-2016-6664, update MySQL, MariaDB, or Percona server to the latest versions that address this vulnerability.
What products are affected by CVE-2016-6664?
CVE-2016-6664 affects specific versions of MySQL, MariaDB, Percona Server, and Percona XtraDB Cluster.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2016-6664?
CVE-2016-6664 is a root privilege escalation vulnerability that allows unauthorized users to gain elevated privileges.
When was CVE-2016-6664 discovered?
CVE-2016-6664 was disclosed in 2016, highlighting security issues in several versions of MySQL and related databases.