CVE-2016-1246

7.5 HIGH

Published: October 05, 2016 Modified: May 06, 2026

Description

Buffer overflow in the DBD::mysql module before 4.037 for Perl allows context-dependent attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via vectors related to an error message.

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CVSS v3.x Details

0.0 Low Medium High Critical 10.0

Vector String

CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H

References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools

Patch Vendor Advisory Exploit Third Party Advisory

http://blogs.perl.org/users/mike_b/2016/10/security-release---buffer-overflow-in-dbdmysql-perl-library.html

Source: security@debian.org

Third Party Advisory Vendor Advisory

http://www.debian.org/security/2016/dsa-3684

Source: security@debian.org

Third Party Advisory

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/93337

Source: security@debian.org

Third Party Advisory VDB Entry

https://github.com/perl5-dbi/DBD-mysql/commit/7c164a0c86cec6ee95df1d141e67b0e85dfdefd2

Source: security@debian.org

Issue Tracking Patch

https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201701-51

Source: security@debian.org

Patch Third Party Advisory VDB Entry

http://blogs.perl.org/users/mike_b/2016/10/security-release---buffer-overflow-in-dbdmysql-perl-library.html