Unrated severityNVD Advisory· Published Jan 21, 2016· Updated Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2016-0546

Description

Unspecified vulnerability in Oracle MySQL 5.5.46 and earlier, 5.6.27 and earlier, and 5.7.9 and MariaDB before 5.5.47, 10.0.x before 10.0.23, and 10.1.x before 10.1.10 allows local users to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability via unknown vectors related to Client. NOTE: the previous information is from the January 2016 CPU. Oracle has not commented on third-party claims that these are multiple buffer overflows in the mysqlshow tool that allow remote database servers to have unspecified impact via a long table or database name.

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Affected products

MariaDB/MariaDB2 versions
cpe:2.3:a:mariadb:mariadb:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*+ 1 more
- cpe:2.3:a:mariadb:mariadb:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*range: >=5.5.20,<5.5.47
- (no CPE)range: <5.5.47, <10.0.23, <10.1.10
Oracle Corporation/MySQL2 versions
cpe:2.3:a:oracle:mysql:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*+ 1 more
- cpe:2.3:a:oracle:mysql:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*range: >=5.5.0,<=5.5.46
- (no CPE)range: <=5.5.46, <=5.6.27, <=5.7.9
Canonical/Ubuntu Linux4 versions
cpe:2.3:o:canonical:ubuntu_linux:12.04:*:*:*:lts:*:*:*+ 3 more
- cpe:2.3:o:canonical:ubuntu_linux:12.04:*:*:*:lts:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:canonical:ubuntu_linux:14.04:*:*:*:lts:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:canonical:ubuntu_linux:15.04:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:canonical:ubuntu_linux:15.10:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Debian/linux
cpe:2.3:o:debian:debian_linux:8.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
OpenSUSE/Leap
cpe:2.3:o:opensuse:leap:42.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
OpenSUSE/openSUSE
cpe:2.3:o:opensuse:opensuse:13.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Oracle Corporation/Linux
cpe:2.3:o:oracle:linux:7:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Oracle Corporation/Solaris
cpe:2.3:o:oracle:solaris:11.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Red Hat/Enterprise Linux Server3 versions
cpe:2.3:o:redhat:enterprise_linux:6.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*+ 2 more
- cpe:2.3:o:redhat:enterprise_linux:6.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:redhat:enterprise_linux:7.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:redhat:enterprise_linux_server:7.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Red Hat/Enterprise Linux Desktop
cpe:2.3:o:redhat:enterprise_linux_desktop:7.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Red Hat/Enterprise Linux Hpc Node
cpe:2.3:o:redhat:enterprise_linux_hpc_node:7.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Red Hat/Enterprise Linux Hpc Node Eus
cpe:2.3:o:redhat:enterprise_linux_hpc_node_eus:7.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Red Hat/Enterprise Linux Server Aus
cpe:2.3:o:redhat:enterprise_linux_server_aus:7.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Red Hat/Enterprise Linux Eus
cpe:2.3:o:redhat:enterprise_linux_server_eus:7.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Red Hat/Enterprise Linux Workstation
cpe:2.3:o:redhat:enterprise_linux_workstation:7.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
osv-coords37 versions
pkg:rpm/suse/lz4&distro=SUSE%20Linux%20Enterprise%20Server%2012%20SP5 pkg:rpm/suse/lz4&distro=SUSE%20Linux%20Enterprise%20Server%20for%20SAP%20Applications%2012%20SP5 pkg:rpm/suse/lz4&distro=SUSE%20Linux%20Enterprise%20Software%20Development%20Kit%2012%20SP5 pkg:rpm/suse/mariadb104&distro=SUSE%20Linux%20Enterprise%20High%20Performance%20Computing%2015%20SP1-LTSS pkg:rpm/suse/mariadb104&distro=SUSE%20Linux%20Enterprise%20Server%2012%20SP5 pkg:rpm/suse/mariadb104&distro=SUSE%20Linux%20Enterprise%20Server%2015%20SP1-LTSS pkg:rpm/suse/mariadb104&distro=SUSE%20Linux%20Enterprise%20Server%20for%20SAP%20Applications%2012%20SP5 pkg:rpm/suse/mariadb104&distro=SUSE%20Linux%20Enterprise%20Server%20for%20SAP%20Applications%2015%20SP1 pkg:rpm/suse/mariadb104&distro=SUSE%20Linux%20Enterprise%20Software%20Development%20Kit%2012%20SP5 pkg:rpm/suse/mariadb-connector-c&distro=SUSE%20Linux%20Enterprise%20Server%2012%20SP5 pkg:rpm/suse/mariadb-connector-c&distro=SUSE%20Linux%20Enterprise%20Server%20for%20SAP%20Applications%2012%20SP5 pkg:rpm/suse/mariadb-connector-c&distro=SUSE%20Linux%20Enterprise%20Software%20Development%20Kit%2012%20SP5 pkg:rpm/suse/mariadb&distro=SUSE%20Linux%20Enterprise%20Desktop%2012 pkg:rpm/suse/mariadb&distro=SUSE%20Linux%20Enterprise%20Desktop%2012%20SP1 pkg:rpm/suse/mariadb&distro=SUSE%20Linux%20Enterprise%20Server%2012 pkg:rpm/suse/mariadb&distro=SUSE%20Linux%20Enterprise%20Server%2012%20SP1 pkg:rpm/suse/mariadb&distro=SUSE%20Linux%20Enterprise%20Server%20for%20SAP%20Applications%2012 pkg:rpm/suse/mariadb&distro=SUSE%20Linux%20Enterprise%20Server%20for%20SAP%20Applications%2012%20SP1 pkg:rpm/suse/mariadb&distro=SUSE%20Linux%20Enterprise%20Software%20Development%20Kit%2012 pkg:rpm/suse/mariadb&distro=SUSE%20Linux%20Enterprise%20Software%20Development%20Kit%2012%20SP1 pkg:rpm/suse/mariadb&distro=SUSE%20Linux%20Enterprise%20Workstation%20Extension%2012 pkg:rpm/suse/mariadb&distro=SUSE%20Linux%20Enterprise%20Workstation%20Extension%2012%20SP1 pkg:rpm/suse/mysql&distro=SUSE%20Linux%20Enterprise%20Desktop%2011%20SP3 pkg:rpm/suse/mysql&distro=SUSE%20Linux%20Enterprise%20Desktop%2011%20SP4 pkg:rpm/suse/mysql&distro=SUSE%20Linux%20Enterprise%20Server%2011%20SP3 pkg:rpm/suse/mysql&distro=SUSE%20Linux%20Enterprise%20Server%2011%20SP3-TERADATA pkg:rpm/suse/mysql&distro=SUSE%20Linux%20Enterprise%20Server%2011%20SP4 pkg:rpm/suse/mysql&distro=SUSE%20Linux%20Enterprise%20Server%20for%20SAP%20Applications%2011%20SP3 pkg:rpm/suse/mysql&distro=SUSE%20Linux%20Enterprise%20Server%20for%20SAP%20Applications%2011%20SP4 pkg:rpm/suse/mysql&distro=SUSE%20Linux%20Enterprise%20Software%20Development%20Kit%2011%20SP3 pkg:rpm/suse/mysql&distro=SUSE%20Linux%20Enterprise%20Software%20Development%20Kit%2011%20SP4 pkg:rpm/suse/python-mysqlclient&distro=SUSE%20Linux%20Enterprise%20High%20Performance%20Computing%2015%20SP1-LTSS pkg:rpm/suse/python-mysqlclient&distro=SUSE%20Linux%20Enterprise%20Server%2012%20SP5 pkg:rpm/suse/python-mysqlclient&distro=SUSE%20Linux%20Enterprise%20Server%2015%20SP1-LTSS pkg:rpm/suse/python-mysqlclient&distro=SUSE%20Linux%20Enterprise%20Server%20for%20SAP%20Applications%2012%20SP5 pkg:rpm/suse/python-mysqlclient&distro=SUSE%20Linux%20Enterprise%20Server%20for%20SAP%20Applications%2015%20SP1 pkg:rpm/suse/python-mysqlclient&distro=SUSE%20Linux%20Enterprise%20Software%20Development%20Kit%2012%20SP5
< 1.8.0-3.5.2+ 36 more
- (no CPE)range: < 1.8.0-3.5.2
- (no CPE)range: < 1.8.0-3.5.2
- (no CPE)range: < 1.8.0-3.5.2
- (no CPE)range: < 10.4.30-150100.3.5.10
- (no CPE)range: < 10.4.30-8.5.46
- (no CPE)range: < 10.4.30-150100.3.5.10
- (no CPE)range: < 10.4.30-8.5.46
- (no CPE)range: < 10.4.30-150100.3.5.10
- (no CPE)range: < 10.4.30-8.5.46
- (no CPE)range: < 3.1.22-2.35.1
- (no CPE)range: < 3.1.22-2.35.1
- (no CPE)range: < 3.1.22-2.35.1
- (no CPE)range: < 10.0.25-20.6.1
- (no CPE)range: < 10.0.25-6.1
- (no CPE)range: < 10.0.25-20.6.1
- (no CPE)range: < 10.0.25-6.1
- (no CPE)range: < 10.0.25-20.6.1
- (no CPE)range: < 10.0.25-6.1
- (no CPE)range: < 10.0.25-20.6.1
- (no CPE)range: < 10.0.25-6.1
- (no CPE)range: < 10.0.25-20.6.1
- (no CPE)range: < 10.0.25-6.1
- (no CPE)range: < 5.5.47-0.17.1
- (no CPE)range: < 5.5.47-0.17.1
- (no CPE)range: < 5.5.47-0.17.1
- (no CPE)range: < 5.5.47-0.17.1
- (no CPE)range: < 5.5.47-0.17.1
- (no CPE)range: < 5.5.47-0.17.1
- (no CPE)range: < 5.5.47-0.17.1
- (no CPE)range: < 5.5.47-0.17.1
- (no CPE)range: < 5.5.47-0.17.1
- (no CPE)range: < 1.4.6-150100.3.3.7
- (no CPE)range: < 1.3.14-8.9.2
- (no CPE)range: < 1.4.6-150100.3.3.7
- (no CPE)range: < 1.3.14-8.9.2
- (no CPE)range: < 1.4.6-150100.3.3.7
- (no CPE)range: < 1.3.14-8.9.2

Patches

Vulnerability mechanics

References

www.debian.org/security/2016/dsa-3453nvdPatchThird Party Advisory
lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2016-02/msg00015.htmlnvdThird Party Advisory
lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2016-02/msg00016.htmlnvdMailing ListThird Party Advisory
lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2016-06/msg00033.htmlnvdMailing ListThird Party Advisory
lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2016-06/msg00034.htmlnvdMailing ListThird Party Advisory
lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2016-06/msg00051.htmlnvdMailing ListThird Party Advisory
lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2016-06/msg00053.htmlnvdThird Party Advisory
rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2016-0534.htmlnvdThird Party Advisory
rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2016-0705.htmlnvdThird Party Advisory
rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2016-1480.htmlnvdThird Party Advisory
rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2016-1481.htmlnvdThird Party Advisory
www.debian.org/security/2016/dsa-3459nvdThird Party Advisory
www.oracle.com/technetwork/topics/security/bulletinapr2016-2952098.htmlnvdVendor Advisory
www.oracle.com/technetwork/topics/security/cpujan2016-2367955.htmlnvdVendor Advisory
www.oracle.com/technetwork/topics/security/linuxbulletinapr2016-2952096.htmlnvdVendor Advisory
www.securityfocus.com/bid/81066nvdThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
www.securitytracker.com/id/1034708nvdThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2881-1nvdThird Party Advisory
access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2016:1132nvdThird Party Advisory
bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cginvdIssue TrackingThird Party Advisory
dev.mysql.com/doc/relnotes/mysql/5.5/en/news-5-5-47.htmlnvdVendor Advisory
dev.mysql.com/doc/relnotes/mysql/5.6/en/news-5-6-28.htmlnvdVendor Advisory
github.com/mysql/mysql-server/commit/0dbd5a8797ed4bd18e8b883988fb62177eb0f73fnvdThird Party Advisory
mariadb.com/kb/en/mariadb/mariadb-10110-release-notes/nvdVendor Advisory
mariadb.com/kb/en/mariadb/mariadb-5547-release-notes/nvdVendor Advisory
mariadb.com/kb/en/mdb-10023-rn/nvdVendor Advisory

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