Vulnerability in phpMyAdmin: CVE-2016-6632
Summary
CVE-2016-6632: An issue was discovered in phpMyAdmin where, under certain conditions, phpMyAdmin may not delete temporary files during the import of ESRI files. Affects phpmyadmin across 61 version ranges.
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Background
phpMyAdmin is a popular open-source tool for managing MySQL databases. It provides a web-based interface that allows users to perform various database management tasks. This vulnerability affects versions 4.6.x (prior to 4.6.4), 4.4.x (prior to 4.4.15.8), and 4.0.x (prior to 4.0.10.17) of phpMyAdmin. The vulnerability relates to the improper deletion of temporary files during the import of ESRI files.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability, identified as CVE-2016-6632, occurs when phpMyAdmin fails to delete temporary files under certain conditions during the import of ESRI files. This can lead to a buildup of temporary files, potentially causing disk space exhaustion and denial-of-service conditions. Attackers may exploit this vulnerability to exhaust disk space on the affected system, leading to service disruption. It is important to note that this vulnerability does not allow arbitrary code execution or unauthorized access to the database.
How To Fix
Minimum fixed version
4.4.15.8-r0
This is the first release that contains the fix.
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Workaround
There is no specific workaround provided for this vulnerability. However, users can mitigate the risk by regularly monitoring the disk space usage on the affected system and ensuring sufficient disk space is available to prevent service disruption.
Conclusion
The vulnerability in phpMyAdmin (CVE-2016-6632) relates to the improper deletion of temporary files during the import of ESRI files. It can lead to disk space exhaustion and denial-of-service conditions. To mitigate the risk, users should update their phpMyAdmin installation to the latest patched version. For further assistance and support in vulnerability remediation, please contact DevNack.com.
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FAQ
phpMyAdmin is an open-source tool used for managing MySQL databases. It provides a web-based interface for performing various database management tasks.
Versions 4.6.x (prior to 4.6.4), 4.4.x (prior to 4.4.15.8), and 4.0.x (prior to 4.0.10.17) of phpMyAdmin are affected by this vulnerability.
The vulnerability can lead to disk space exhaustion and denial-of-service conditions on the affected system, potentially causing service disruption.
No, this vulnerability does not allow arbitrary code execution or unauthorized access to the database.
To fix this vulnerability, update your phpMyAdmin installation to version 4.6.4, 4.4.15.8, or 4.0.10.17, depending on the currently installed version.
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