CVE-2016-8327

Description

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).

4.4

CVSS

Severity: Medium

CVSS 3.0 •

CVSS 2.0 •

EPSS 0.46%

Vendor Advisory redhat.com Vendor Advisory gentoo.org Vendor Advisory redhat.com Vendor Advisory oracle.com

Affected: Oracle MySQL Server

References

Link	Tags
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2017:2787	third party advisory vendor advisory
https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201702-17	third party advisory vendor advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/95557	third party advisory vdb entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1037640	third party advisory vdb entry
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2017:2886	third party advisory vendor advisory
http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/security-advisory/cpujan2017-2881727.html	patch vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2016-8327?: CVE-2016-8327 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2016-8327?: To fix CVE-2016-8327, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2016-8327 being actively exploited in the wild?: As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2016-8327 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2016-8327?: CVE-2016-8327 affects Oracle MySQL Server.

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