CVE-2016-0661

Name: CVE-2016-0661
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2016-04-21T10:59:27.07+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.20%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2016-0661 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Unspecified vulnerability in Oracle MySQL 5.6.28 and earlier and 5.7.10 and earlier allows local users to affect availability via vectors related to Options.. EPSS estimates a 1.20% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Unspecified vulnerability in Oracle MySQL 5.6.28 and earlier and 5.7.10 and earlier allows local users to affect availability via vectors related to Options.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.20%

64.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Oracle	Mysql	>= 5.6.0, <= 5.6.28
Oracle	Mysql	>= 5.7.0, <= 5.7.10
Redhat	Enterprise Linux	6.0
Redhat	Enterprise Linux	7.0
Canonical	Ubuntu Linux	12.04
Canonical	Ubuntu Linux	14.04
Canonical	Ubuntu Linux	15.04

References

http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2016-05/msg00053.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2016-0705.htmlThird Party Advisory
http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/security-advisory/cpuapr2016v3-2985753.htmlPatch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/86511Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1035606Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2953-1Third Party Advisory
http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2016-05/msg00053.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2016-0705.htmlThird Party Advisory
http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/security-advisory/cpuapr2016v3-2985753.htmlPatch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/86511Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1035606Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2953-1Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Apr 21, 2016
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2016-0661?

Unspecified vulnerability in Oracle MySQL 5.6.28 and earlier and 5.7.10 and earlier allows local users to affect availability via vectors related to Options.

How severe is CVE-2016-0661?

Severity scoring for CVE-2016-0661 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.20% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2016-0661?

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.

Are you affected by CVE-2016-0661?

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Source: NVD / NIST