CVE-2012-3160

Name: CVE-2012-3160
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2012-10-16T23:55:04.133+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 0.46%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2012-3160 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Unspecified vulnerability in the MySQL Server component in Oracle MySQL 5.1.65 and earlier, and 5.5.27 and earlier, allows local users to affect confidentiality via unknown vectors related to Server Installation.. EPSS estimates a 0.46% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Unspecified vulnerability in the MySQL Server component in Oracle MySQL 5.1.65 and earlier, and 5.5.27 and earlier, allows local users to affect confidentiality via unknown vectors related to Server Installation.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

0.46%

36.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Oracle	Mysql	>= 5.1.0, <= 5.1.65
Oracle	Mysql	>= 5.5.0, <= 5.5.27
Canonical	Ubuntu Linux	10.04
Canonical	Ubuntu Linux	11.10
Canonical	Ubuntu Linux	12.04
Canonical	Ubuntu Linux	12.10
Debian	Debian Linux	6.0
Debian	Debian Linux	7.0
Mariadb	Mariadb	>= 5.1.0, < 5.1.66
Mariadb	Mariadb	>= 5.5.0, < 5.5.28
Redhat	Enterprise Linux Desktop	6.0
Redhat	Enterprise Linux Eus	6.3
Redhat	Enterprise Linux Server	6.0
Redhat	Enterprise Linux Workstation	6.0

References

http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2012-1462.htmlThird Party Advisory
http://secunia.com/advisories/51177Not Applicable, Third Party Advisory
http://secunia.com/advisories/51309Not Applicable, Third Party Advisory
http://secunia.com/advisories/53372Not Applicable, Third Party Advisory
http://security.gentoo.org/glsa/glsa-201308-06.xmlThird Party Advisory
http://www.debian.org/security/2012/dsa-2581Third Party Advisory
http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2013:150Broken Link, Third Party Advisory
http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/topics/security/cpuoct2012-1515893.htmlPatch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-1621-1Third Party Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/79394Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2012-1462.htmlThird Party Advisory
http://secunia.com/advisories/51177Not Applicable, Third Party Advisory
http://secunia.com/advisories/51309Not Applicable, Third Party Advisory
http://secunia.com/advisories/53372Not Applicable, Third Party Advisory
http://security.gentoo.org/glsa/glsa-201308-06.xmlThird Party Advisory
http://www.debian.org/security/2012/dsa-2581Third Party Advisory
http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2013:150Broken Link, Third Party Advisory
http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/topics/security/cpuoct2012-1515893.htmlPatch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-1621-1Third Party Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/79394Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry

Timeline

Published: Oct 16, 2012
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2012-3160?

How severe is CVE-2012-3160?

Severity scoring for CVE-2012-3160 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.46% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2012-3160?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST