CVE-2016-8283: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2016-8283: Unspecified vulnerability in Oracle MySQL 5.5.51 and earlier, 5.6.32 and earlier, and 5.7.14 and earlier al...

Unspecified vulnerability in Oracle MySQL 5.5.51 and earlier, 5.6.32 and earlier, and 5.7.14 and earlier allows remote authenticated users to affect availability via vectors related to Server: Types.

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdatedOct 10, 2024, 18:12 UTC (UTC+00:00)

Security readout for executives and security teams

CVE-2016-8283 is an Oracle MySQL availability issue. A logged-in remote user could disrupt database availability in affected MySQL versions. The public record does not describe the exact failure mode, exploit details, or a CVSS score, so urgency depends heavily on where MySQL logins are exposed. Exposure is most relevant for organizations running legacy MySQL versions with user accounts accessible from untrusted networks, shared hosting, partner networks, or compromised application credentials. Systems with tightly restricted database access and current vendor packages are less exposed. Prioritize remediation where legacy MySQL is reachable by many users or external systems. This is not proven actively exploited in the supplied sources, but database downtime can directly affect revenue, operations, and customer-facing applications. Mitigation focus: Identify MySQL instances running affected 5.5, 5.6, or 5.7 versions.; Apply Oracle, Red Hat, Gentoo, or distribution vendor updates addressing CVE-2016-8283.; Restrict MySQL network access to trusted application hosts and administration networks..

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

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Vulnerability profileCVE Program record

Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: Oct 25, 2016, 14:00 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
https://mariadb.com/kb/en/mariadb/mariadb-5552-release-notes/CVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM
GLSA-201701-01CVE reference · vendor-advisory, x_refsource_GENTOO
https://mariadb.com/kb/en/mariadb/mariadb-10118-release-notes/CVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM
https://mariadb.com/kb/en/mariadb/mariadb-10028-release-notes/CVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM

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