CVE-2016-5627

Name: CVE-2016-5627
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2016-10-25T14:31:42.427+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 6.5/10EPSS 2.80%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2016-5627 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.5/10 on the CVSS scale. Unspecified vulnerability in Oracle MySQL 5.6.31 and earlier and 5.7.13 and earlier allows remote authenticated users to affect availability via vectors related to Server: InnoDB.. EPSS estimates a 2.80% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Unspecified vulnerability in Oracle MySQL 5.6.31 and earlier and 5.7.13 and earlier allows remote authenticated users to affect availability via vectors related to Server: InnoDB.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

6.5/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H

EPSS Probability

2.80%

84.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Oracle	Mysql	>= 5.6.0, <= 5.6.31
Oracle	Mysql	>= 5.7.0, <= 5.7.13

References

http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2016-1601.htmlThird Party Advisory
http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/security-advisory/cpuoct2016-2881722.htmlPatch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/93642Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1037050Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201701-01Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2016-1601.htmlThird Party Advisory
http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/security-advisory/cpuoct2016-2881722.htmlPatch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/93642Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1037050Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201701-01Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry

Timeline

Published: Oct 25, 2016
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2016-5627?

Unspecified vulnerability in Oracle MySQL 5.6.31 and earlier and 5.7.13 and earlier allows remote authenticated users to affect availability via vectors related to Server: InnoDB.

How severe is CVE-2016-5627?

CVE-2016-5627 has a CVSS score of 6.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 2.80% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2016-5627?

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-2016-5627?

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Source: NVD / NIST