CVE-2015-2567: Unspecified vulnerability in Oracle MySQL Server 5.6.23 and earlier allows remote authenticated users to affec

Q: How do I fix CVE-2015-2567?

mysql: upgrade to newer than 5.6.23; suse linux: mitigate or apply the listed mitigation; suse linux for vmware: mitigate or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2015-2567 being exploited?

CVE-2015-2567 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2015-2567 affect?

CVE-2015-2567 affects mysql, suse linux, suse linux for vmware. Severity is low (CVSS 3.5). Unspecified vulnerability in Oracle MySQL Server 5.6.23 and earlier allows remote authenticated users to affect availability via unknown vectors related to Server : Security : Privileges.

Q: How urgent is CVE-2015-2567?

Priority 38/100. On your watchlist

Routine

LOW 3.5WATCHLISTUPGRADEMITIGATEMITIGATE

CVE-2015-2567 is a low-severity flaw (CVSS 3.5) affecting mysql, suse linux, suse linux for vmware. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Unspecified vulnerability in Oracle MySQL Server 5.6.23 and earlier allows remote authenticated users to affect availability via unknown vectors related to Server : Security : Privileges.

Why this priority

On your watchlist

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	3.5 (Low)
EPSS exploit chance	2.5% (top 15%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2015-04-16
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): Oracle · Vendor: novell · oracle

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2015-04-16 17:00 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 00:24 UTCUpdated Record last modified

oracle mysql UPGRADE

Affected: <= 5.6.23

Fixed in: newer than 5.6.23

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy mysql || rpm -q mysql || mysql --version

2. UPGRADE to newer than 5.6.23 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade mysql

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade mysql

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

novell suse linux MITIGATE

Affected: 11.0 sp3

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 11.0

Check your OS release

cat /etc/os-release; uname -r

Debian / Ubuntu

sudo apt update && sudo apt full-upgrade

RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora

sudo dnf upgrade --refresh

Windows

Install the latest cumulative update from Windows Update

If no patch exists yet

OS downgrades are not safe. Apply the vendor mitigation from the advisory and restrict exposure.

novell suse linux for vmware MITIGATE

Affected: 11.0 sp3

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 11.0

Check your OS release

cat /etc/os-release; uname -r

Debian / Ubuntu

sudo apt update && sudo apt full-upgrade

RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora

sudo dnf upgrade --refresh

Windows

Install the latest cumulative update from Windows Update

If no patch exists yet

OS downgrades are not safe. Apply the vendor mitigation from the advisory and restrict exposure.

novell suse linux sdk MITIGATE

Affected: 11.0 sp3

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 11.0

Check your OS release

cat /etc/os-release; uname -r

Debian / Ubuntu

sudo apt update && sudo apt full-upgrade

RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora

sudo dnf upgrade --refresh

Windows

Install the latest cumulative update from Windows Update

If no patch exists yet

OS downgrades are not safe. Apply the vendor mitigation from the advisory and restrict exposure.

Verify at the official source NVD · CVE Program · Report a problem with this page
Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2015-2567?

mysql: upgrade to newer than 5.6.23; suse linux: mitigate or apply the listed mitigation; suse linux for vmware: mitigate or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2015-2567 being exploited?

CVE-2015-2567 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2015-2567 affect?

CVE-2015-2567 affects mysql, suse linux, suse linux for vmware. Severity is low (CVSS 3.5). Unspecified vulnerability in Oracle MySQL Server 5.6.23 and earlier allows remote authenticated users to affect availability via unknown vectors related to Server : Security : Privileges.

How urgent is CVE-2015-2567?

Priority 38/100. On your watchlist

Software pages

MySQL vulnerabilities · VMware vulnerabilities

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