CVE-2016-8327: Medium severity ORACLE MySQL vulnerability
Vulnerability in the MySQL Server component of Oracle MySQL (subcomponent: Server: Replication ). Supported versions that are affected are 5.6.34 and earlier and 5.7.16 and earlier. Difficult to exploit vulnerability allows high privileged attacker with network access via multiple protocols to compromise MySQL Server. Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in unauthorized ability to cause a hang or frequently repeatable crash (complete DOS) of MySQL Server.
External References:
http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/security-advisory/cpujan2017-2881727.html#AppendixMSQL
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Vulnerability in the MySQL Server component of Oracle MySQL (subcomponent: Server: Replication). Supported versions that are affected are 5.6.34 and earlier and 5.7.16 and earlier. Difficult to exploit vulnerability allows high privileged attacker with network access via multiple protocols to compromise MySQL Server. Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in unauthorized ability to cause a hang or frequently repeatable crash (complete DOS) of MySQL Server. CVSS v3.0 Base Score 4.4 (Availability impacts).
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2016-8327?
CVE-2016-8327 is a difficult to exploit vulnerability that affects high privileged attackers with network access.
How do I fix CVE-2016-8327?
To fix CVE-2016-8327, update MySQL to version 5.6.35 or 5.7.17 or later.
Which MySQL versions are affected by CVE-2016-8327?
MySQL versions 5.6.34 and earlier, and 5.7.16 and earlier are affected by CVE-2016-8327.
What components of MySQL are impacted by CVE-2016-8327?
CVE-2016-8327 impacts the MySQL Server component, specifically in Server: Replication.
Who can exploit CVE-2016-8327?
CVE-2016-8327 can potentially be exploited by a high privileged attacker with network access.