CVE-2016-5444: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2016-5444: Unspecified vulnerability in Oracle MySQL 5.5.48 and earlier, 5.6.29 and earlier, and 5.7.11 and earlier an...

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.

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdatedOct 11, 2024, 20:39 UTC (UTC+00:00)

Security readout for executives and security teams

CVE-2016-5444 is an older database-server vulnerability affecting specific Oracle MySQL and MariaDB versions. The public description says a remote attacker could impact confidentiality, but it does not explain the vulnerable condition or likely data exposure in detail. Exposure is most likely in legacy MySQL or MariaDB deployments, especially systems still running the affected version ranges or downstream packages from 2016-era distributions. Network-accessible database services deserve priority review because the description identifies remote attackers. Prioritize remediation where affected database versions are still in service, especially if network reachable. Business urgency depends on whether legacy MySQL or MariaDB remains deployed, because the public record confirms confidentiality impact but lacks severity scoring. Mitigation focus: Upgrade Oracle MySQL beyond 5.5.48, 5.6.29, or 5.7.11.; Upgrade MariaDB to 5.5.49, 10.0.25, 10.1.14, or later.; Apply relevant downstream vendor updates, including Red Hat, Oracle Linux, or IBM advisories..

Prepared: Jun 13, 2026, 14:00 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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Vulnerability profileCVE Program record

Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: Jul 21, 2016, 10:00 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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RHSA-2016:1132CVE reference · vendor-advisory, x_refsource_REDHAT
https://mariadb.com/kb/en/mariadb/mariadb-5549-release-notes/CVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM
https://mariadb.com/kb/en/mariadb/mariadb-10114-release-notes/CVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM
https://mariadb.com/kb/en/mariadb/mariadb-10025-release-notes/CVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM

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