Security readout for executives and security teams
CVE-2016-0640 is an unspecified MySQL and MariaDB flaw where local users could affect database integrity and availability through DML-related behavior. The public details are limited, but impacted database versions were widely packaged across major Linux distributions. Exposure is most likely on legacy MySQL or MariaDB servers in the affected version ranges, especially multi-user systems where untrusted local users can interact with the database environment. Treat this as a legacy database hygiene issue with uncertain severity. Prioritize remediation where old MySQL or MariaDB servers support critical applications or shared hosting models. Mitigation focus: Inventory MySQL and MariaDB versions across servers and appliances.; Apply vendor-supported updates from Oracle, MariaDB, or Linux distribution advisories.; Prioritize shared or multi-user database hosts for remediation first..
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Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- https://mariadb.com/kb/en/mariadb/mariadb-5548-release-notes/CVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM
- RHSA-2016:1132CVE reference · vendor-advisory, x_refsource_REDHAT
- https://mariadb.com/kb/en/mariadb/mariadb-10112-release-notes/CVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM
- https://mariadb.com/kb/en/mariadb/mariadb-10024-release-notes/CVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM
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