Buffer Overflow Vulnerability in Perl DBI Library

CVE-2020-14393

What is CVE-2020-14393?

A vulnerability exists in the Perl DBI library where a buffer overflow can occur if a local attacker submits a string exceeding 300 characters. This can lead to an out-of-bounds write, potentially impacting the service's availability and the integrity of the stored data. Affected users should upgrade to version 1.643 or later to mitigate these risks.

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