CVE-2016-5444 Information disclosure in n/a

Low 3.7 Published Updated

Remote attackers can compromise confidentiality in MySQL and MariaDB servers via connection-related vectors, requiring database administrators to apply security updates.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Not needed
Attackable
Over the internet
Victim action needed
Not needed
Fix
Available

What is CVE-2016-5444?

CVE-2016-5444 is a low-severity vulnerability in Mariadb Mariadb, published on 21 Jul 2016. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Unspecified vulnerability in Oracle MySQL 5.5.48 and earlier, 5.6.29 and earlier, and 5.7.11 and earlier and MariaDB before 5.5.49, 10.0.x before 10.0.25, and 10.1.x before 10.1.14 allows remote attackers to affect confidentiality via vectors related to Server: Connection.

Which versions are affected by CVE-2016-5444?

It affects 11 products.

Products include Ibm Powerkvm, Mariadb Mariadb, Oracle Linux, Oracle Mysql, Redhat Enterprise Linux, Redhat Enterprise Linux Desktop and 5 more.

How do I fix CVE-2016-5444?

Upgrade to a fixed version.

Is CVE-2016-5444 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2016-5444 in the wild and no public exploit code.

All Mariadb Mariadb vulnerabilities

Sources

Also known as ALPINE-CVE-2016-5444, GHSA-52xg-2453-vmhx, UBUNTU-CVE-2016-5444.

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