Oracle MySQL Server up to 5.6.30/5.7.12 FTS denial of service

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, was found in Oracle MySQL Server up to 5.6.30/5.7.12. This affects an unknown function of the component FTS. The manipulation results in denial of service. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2016-3486. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. No exploit is available. You should upgrade the affected component.

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A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, was found in Oracle MySQL Server up to 5.6.30/5.7.12 (Database Software). Affected is some unknown functionality of the component FTS. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a denial of service vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-404. The product does not release or incorrectly releases a resource before it is made available for re-use. This is going to have an impact on availability. CVE summarizes:

Unspecified vulnerability in Oracle MySQL 5.6.30 and earlier and 5.7.12 and earlier allows remote authenticated users to affect availability via vectors related to Server: FTS.

The weakness was published 07/19/2016 with Oracle as Oracle Critical Patch Update Advisory - July 2016 as confirmed advisory (Website). The advisory is shared for download at oracle.com. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2016-3486 since 03/17/2016. The exploitability is told to be easy. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. A authentication is required for exploitation. There are neither technical details nor an exploit publicly available. The MITRE ATT&CK project declares the attack technique as T1499.

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 94756 (openSUSE Security Update : mysql-community-server (openSUSE-2016-1289)), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment. It is assigned to the family SuSE Local Security Checks and running in the context l. The commercial vulnerability scanner Qualys is able to test this issue with plugin 20020 (Oracle MySQL July 2016 Critical Patch Update (CPUJUL2016)).

Upgrading eliminates this vulnerability. A possible mitigation has been published immediately after the disclosure of the vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at Tenable (94756) and SecurityFocus (BID 91787†). Similar entries are available at VDB-76354, VDB-78584, VDB-78603 and VDB-78601. VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

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Nessus ID: 94756
Nessus Name: openSUSE Security Update : mysql-community-server (openSUSE-2016-1289)
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OpenVAS ID: 54664
OpenVAS Name: Ubuntu Update for mysql-5.7 USN-3040-1
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Sourcesinfo

Vendor: oracle.com

Advisory: Oracle Critical Patch Update Advisory - July 2016
Organization: Oracle
Status: Confirmed
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CVE: CVE-2016-3486 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2016-3486
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-90120

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SecurityFocus: 91787 - Oracle July 2016 Critical Patch Update Multiple Vulnerabilities
SecurityTracker: 1036362

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Entryinfo

Created: 07/20/2016 11:30
Updated: 09/08/2022 15:46
Changes: 07/20/2016 11:30 (71), 03/06/2019 10:59 (11), 09/08/2022 15:46 (3)
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