CVE-2016-5629: Unspecified vulnerability in Oracle MySQL 5.5.51 and earlier, 5.6.32 and earlier, and 5.7.14 and earlier al...

Security readout for executives and security teams

This is an older Oracle MySQL availability issue tied to the Federated server component. The source says remote administrators can affect service availability in MySQL 5.5.51 and earlier, 5.6.32 and earlier, and 5.7.14 and earlier. It is not listed as CISA KEV in the bundle. Likely exposure is legacy MySQL deployments running the named affected version ranges, especially where the Federated engine is enabled or administrative database access is available to remote users. Managed distributions may be covered by Red Hat, Gentoo, MariaDB, or Oracle security updates referenced in the bundle. Schedule remediation through normal vulnerability management for legacy database estates. Escalate priority if affected MySQL instances support critical services, expose administrative access remotely, or depend on Federated functionality. Mitigation focus: Inventory MySQL and compatible distribution packages against the affected version ranges.; Apply Oracle, Red Hat, Gentoo, or MariaDB security updates relevant to your deployment.; Review whether the Federated engine is enabled or needed..

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Jun 13, 2026, 13:16 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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