SB2016101833 - Security Features in phpmyadmin (Alpine package)



SB2016101833 - Security Features in phpmyadmin (Alpine package)

Published: October 18, 2016

Security Bulletin ID SB2016101833
Severity
Medium
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Remote access
Highest impact Data manipulation

Breakdown by Severity

Medium 100%
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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.


1) Security Features (CVE-ID: CVE-2016-6628)

The vulnerability allows a remote non-authenticated attacker to read and manipulate data.

An issue was discovered in phpMyAdmin. An attacker may be able to trigger a user to download a specially crafted malicious SVG file. 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.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.