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CVE-2016-5590

7.2 · HIGH

Vulnerability in the MySQL Enterprise Monitor component of Oracle MySQL (subcomponent: Monitoring: Agent).

Published Jan 27, 2017EPSS 2.03%

Overview

CVE-2016-5590 is a high-severity vulnerability. It was published on January 27, 2017 and has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 7.2 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 7.2, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

Technical description

Vulnerability in the MySQL Enterprise Monitor component of Oracle MySQL (subcomponent: Monitoring: Agent). Supported versions that are affected are 3.1.3.7856 and earlier. Easily exploitable vulnerability allows high privileged attacker with network access via TLS to compromise MySQL Enterprise Monitor. Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in takeover of MySQL Enterprise Monitor. CVSS v3.0 Base Score 7.2 (Confidentiality, Integrity and Availability impacts).

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

References

Refwww.oracle.com/technetwork/security-advisory/cpujan2017-2881727.htmlRefwww.securityfocus.com/bid/95542Refwww.securitytracker.com/id/1037640Refwww.oracle.com/technetwork/security-advisory/cpujan2017-2881727.htmlRefwww.securityfocus.com/bid/95542Refwww.securitytracker.com/id/1037640

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2016-5590?

CVE-2016-5590 is a high-severity vulnerability. It was published on January 27, 2017 and has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 7.2 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2016-5590?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 7.2, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2016-5590?

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2016-5590?

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