Vulnerability Description
An issue was discovered in phpMyAdmin. With a very large request to table partitioning function, it is possible to invoke a Denial of Service (DoS) attack. All 4.6.x versions (prior to 4.6.5) are affected.
CVSS Score
7.5
HIGH
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Phpmyadmin | Phpmyadmin | 4.6.0 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/94526
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201701-32
- https://www.phpmyadmin.net/security/PMASA-2016-68PatchVendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/94526
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201701-32
- https://www.phpmyadmin.net/security/PMASA-2016-68PatchVendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2016-9863?
CVE-2016-9863 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). An issue was discovered in phpMyAdmin. With a very large request to table partitioning function, it is possible to invoke a Denial of Service (DoS) attack. All 4.6.x versions (prior to 4.6.5) are affe...
How severe is CVE-2016-9863?
CVE-2016-9863 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2016-9863?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Phpmyadmin Phpmyadmin.