Vulnerability Description
An issue was discovered in phpMyAdmin. An authorized user can cause a denial-of-service (DoS) attack on a server by passing large values to a loop. All 4.6.x versions (prior to 4.6.4), 4.4.x versions (prior to 4.4.15.8), and 4.0.x versions (prior to 4.0.10.17) are affected.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Phpmyadmin | Phpmyadmin | 4.4.0 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/95052
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201701-32
- https://www.phpmyadmin.net/security/PMASA-2016-46PatchVendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/95052
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201701-32
- https://www.phpmyadmin.net/security/PMASA-2016-46PatchVendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2016-6623?
CVE-2016-6623 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.5 (MEDIUM). An issue was discovered in phpMyAdmin. An authorized user can cause a denial-of-service (DoS) attack on a server by passing large values to a loop. All 4.6.x versions (prior to 4.6.4), 4.4.x versions ...
How severe is CVE-2016-6623?
CVE-2016-6623 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2016-6623?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Phpmyadmin Phpmyadmin.