Buffer Overflow Vulnerability in DBD::mysql Module by Perl
CVE-2016-1246

7.5HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Dbd-mysql Project

Status
Dbd-mysql
Vendor
CVE Published:
5 October 2016

What is CVE-2016-1246?

A buffer overflow vulnerability exists in the DBD::mysql module used in Perl, affecting versions prior to 4.037. This vulnerability allows context-dependent attackers to exploit the module via specially crafted error messages, potentially leading to a denial of service through crashing the application. Keeping the DBD::mysql module updated is essential to mitigate such security risks.

References

http://blogs.perl.org/users/mike_b/2016/10/security-relea...
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https://github.com/perl5-dbi/DBD-mysql/commit/7c164a0c86c...
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http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/93337
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CVSS V3.1

Score:
7.5
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
None
Integrity:
None
Availability:
None
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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