CVE-2016-9863: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2016-9863: An issue was discovered in phpMyAdmin.

An issue was discovered in phpMyAdmin. With a very large request to table partitioning function, it is possible to invoke a Denial of Service (DoS) attack. All 4.6.x versions (prior to 4.6.5) are affected.

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdatedAug 6, 2024, 02:59 UTC (UTC+00:00)

Security readout for executives and security teams

CVE-2016-9863 is a denial-of-service issue in phpMyAdmin 4.6.x before 4.6.5. A very large request to the table partitioning function can make the application unavailable. The provided sources do not show data theft, code execution, or confirmed active exploitation. Exposure is limited to environments running phpMyAdmin 4.6.x before 4.6.5. Risk is higher where phpMyAdmin is internet-accessible or broadly reachable internally. The bundle does not identify affected downstream packages beyond the Gentoo advisory reference. Treat this as a targeted availability risk for legacy phpMyAdmin deployments. Prioritize quick version verification and upgrade where found, especially on exposed administration portals. Business urgency is moderate unless phpMyAdmin availability is critical or broadly reachable. Mitigation focus: Upgrade phpMyAdmin 4.6.x installations to 4.6.5 or later.; Apply the relevant operating system or distribution security update.; Review phpMyAdmin PMASA-2016-68 for vendor-specific guidance..

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

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Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: Dec 11, 2016, 02:00 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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https://www.phpmyadmin.net/security/PMASA-2016-68CVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM
GLSA-201701-32CVE reference · vendor-advisory, x_refsource_GENTOO

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