CVE-2016-3501

Name: CVE-2016-3501
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2016-07-21T10:12:54.463+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 3.81%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2016-3501 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Unspecified vulnerability in Oracle MySQL 5.6.30 and earlier and 5.7.12 and earlier allows remote authenticated users to affect availability via vectors related to Server: Optimizer.. EPSS estimates a 3.81% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Unspecified vulnerability in Oracle MySQL 5.6.30 and earlier and 5.7.12 and earlier allows remote authenticated users to affect availability via vectors related to Server: Optimizer.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

3.81%

88.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Oracle	Mysql	>= 5.6.0, <= 5.6.30
Oracle	Mysql	>= 5.7.0, <= 5.7.12
Canonical	Ubuntu Linux	12.04
Canonical	Ubuntu Linux	14.04
Canonical	Ubuntu Linux	15.10
Canonical	Ubuntu Linux	16.04

References

http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2016-1601.htmlThird Party Advisory
http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/security-advisory/cpujul2016-2881720.htmlPatch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/91787Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/91949Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1036362Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-3040-1Third Party Advisory
http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2016-1601.htmlThird Party Advisory
http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/security-advisory/cpujul2016-2881720.htmlPatch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/91787Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/91949Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1036362Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-3040-1Third Party Advisory

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2016-3501?

Unspecified vulnerability in Oracle MySQL 5.6.30 and earlier and 5.7.12 and earlier allows remote authenticated users to affect availability via vectors related to Server: Optimizer.

How severe is CVE-2016-3501?

Severity scoring for CVE-2016-3501 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 3.81% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2016-3501?

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-2016-3501?

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Source: NVD / NIST