How severe is CVE-2016-0667?

CVE-2016-0667 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.4, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.

Is CVE-2016-0667 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (58th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2016-0667?

CVE-2016-0667 affects Oracle Mysql. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2016-0667?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2016-0667 published?

CVE-2016-0667 was published on 2016-04-21 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2016-0667

CVE-2016-0667 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Oracle Mysql with a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.4. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 4.4)
CVSS v2: 2.8
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (58th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Oracle Mysql
Published: 2016-04-21
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Unspecified vulnerability in Oracle MySQL 5.7.11 and earlier allows local users to affect availability via vectors related to Locking.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2016-0667?: Unspecified vulnerability in Oracle MySQL 5.7.11 and earlier allows local users to affect availability via vectors related to Locking.
How severe is CVE-2016-0667?: CVE-2016-0667 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.4, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.
Is CVE-2016-0667 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (58th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2016-0667?: CVE-2016-0667 affects Oracle Mysql. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2016-0667?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2016-0667 published?: CVE-2016-0667 was published on 2016-04-21 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:oracle:mysql:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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Threat intelligence

Threat-intel indicators referencing this CVE:

85.95.166.40 (ipv4-addr)
132.148.155.138 (ipv4-addr)
180.76.184.79 (ipv4-addr)
159.253.22.85 (ipv4-addr)
122.51.73.24 (ipv4-addr)
193.151.90.204 (ipv4-addr)