CVE-2016-9859: Input Validation

Published Dec 11, 2016

Updated

An issue was discovered in phpMyAdmin. With a crafted request parameter value it is possible to initiate a denial of service attack in import feature. All 4.6.x versions (prior to 4.6.5), 4.4.x versions (prior to 4.4.15.9), and 4.0.x versions (prior to 4.0.10.18) are affected.

Affected Software

63 affected components

phpMyAdmin phpMyAdmin=4.4.0

phpMyAdmin phpMyAdmin=4.4.1

phpMyAdmin phpMyAdmin=4.4.1.1

phpMyAdmin phpMyAdmin=4.4.2

phpMyAdmin phpMyAdmin=4.4.3

phpMyAdmin phpMyAdmin=4.4.4

phpMyAdmin phpMyAdmin=4.4.5

phpMyAdmin phpMyAdmin=4.4.6

phpMyAdmin phpMyAdmin=4.4.6.1

phpMyAdmin phpMyAdmin=4.4.7

phpMyAdmin phpMyAdmin=4.4.8

phpMyAdmin phpMyAdmin=4.4.9

phpMyAdmin phpMyAdmin=4.4.10

phpMyAdmin phpMyAdmin=4.4.11

phpMyAdmin phpMyAdmin=4.4.12

phpMyAdmin phpMyAdmin=4.4.13

phpMyAdmin phpMyAdmin=4.4.13.1

phpMyAdmin phpMyAdmin=4.4.14

phpMyAdmin phpMyAdmin=4.4.14.1

phpMyAdmin phpMyAdmin=4.4.15

phpMyAdmin phpMyAdmin=4.4.15.1

phpMyAdmin phpMyAdmin=4.4.15.2

phpMyAdmin phpMyAdmin=4.4.15.3

phpMyAdmin phpMyAdmin=4.4.15.4

phpMyAdmin phpMyAdmin=4.4.15.5

phpMyAdmin phpMyAdmin=4.4.15.6

phpMyAdmin phpMyAdmin=4.4.15.7

phpMyAdmin phpMyAdmin=4.4.15.8

phpMyAdmin phpMyAdmin=4.0.0

phpMyAdmin phpMyAdmin=4.0.1

phpMyAdmin phpMyAdmin=4.0.2

phpMyAdmin phpMyAdmin=4.0.3

phpMyAdmin phpMyAdmin=4.0.4

phpMyAdmin phpMyAdmin=4.0.4.1

phpMyAdmin phpMyAdmin=4.0.4.2

phpMyAdmin phpMyAdmin=4.0.5

phpMyAdmin phpMyAdmin=4.0.6

phpMyAdmin phpMyAdmin=4.0.7

phpMyAdmin phpMyAdmin=4.0.8

phpMyAdmin phpMyAdmin=4.0.9

phpMyAdmin phpMyAdmin=4.0.10

phpMyAdmin phpMyAdmin=4.0.10.1

phpMyAdmin phpMyAdmin=4.0.10.2

phpMyAdmin phpMyAdmin=4.0.10.3

phpMyAdmin phpMyAdmin=4.0.10.4

phpMyAdmin phpMyAdmin=4.0.10.5

phpMyAdmin phpMyAdmin=4.0.10.6

phpMyAdmin phpMyAdmin=4.0.10.7

phpMyAdmin phpMyAdmin=4.0.10.8

phpMyAdmin phpMyAdmin=4.0.10.9

phpMyAdmin phpMyAdmin=4.0.10.10

phpMyAdmin phpMyAdmin=4.0.10.11

phpMyAdmin phpMyAdmin=4.0.10.12

phpMyAdmin phpMyAdmin=4.0.10.13

phpMyAdmin phpMyAdmin=4.0.10.14

phpMyAdmin phpMyAdmin=4.0.10.15

phpMyAdmin phpMyAdmin=4.0.10.16

phpMyAdmin phpMyAdmin=4.0.10.17

phpMyAdmin phpMyAdmin=4.6.0

phpMyAdmin phpMyAdmin=4.6.1

phpMyAdmin phpMyAdmin=4.6.2

phpMyAdmin phpMyAdmin=4.6.3

phpMyAdmin phpMyAdmin=4.6.4

Remediation

Patch Available

https://www.phpmyadmin.net/security/PMASA-2016-65

Event History

Dec 11, 2016

CVE Published

via MITRE·02:00 AM

Data Sourced

via MITRE·02:00 AM

Description

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2016-9859?

CVE-2016-9859 is rated as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential for causing denial of service attacks on phpMyAdmin.

How do I fix CVE-2016-9859?

To fix CVE-2016-9859, upgrade to phpMyAdmin version 4.6.5 or later, 4.4.15.9 or later, or 4.0.10.18 or later.

Which versions of phpMyAdmin are affected by CVE-2016-9859?

CVE-2016-9859 affects phpMyAdmin versions 4.6.x before 4.6.5, 4.4.x before 4.4.15.9, and 4.0.x before 4.0.10.18.

What attack vector is exploited in CVE-2016-9859?

CVE-2016-9859 can be exploited via crafted request parameter values in the import feature of phpMyAdmin.

Is CVE-2016-9859 a remote vulnerability?

Yes, CVE-2016-9859 is a remote vulnerability that allows an attacker to cause denial of service without needing local access.