PT-2016-1774 · Oracle+2 · Mysql Server+1
Published
2016-04-19
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Updated
2018-05-03
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CVE-2016-0663
CVSS v3.1
4.7
Medium
| Vector | AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H |
Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions
Oracle MySQL versions 5.7.10 and earlier
Description
The issue is related to errors in the code of the MySQL database management system. It allows a remote attacker to affect availability by exploiting vectors related to the Performance Schema, potentially leading to a denial of service (DOS) where the MySQL Server hangs or crashes repeatedly.
Recommendations
For Oracle MySQL versions 5.7.10 and earlier, update to a version that addresses this issue to prevent potential exploitation.
As a temporary workaround, consider restricting access to the Performance Schema to minimize the risk of exploitation.
Fix
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Weakness Enumeration
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Affected Products
Alt Linux
Mysql Server