Vulnerability Description
Multiple format string vulnerabilities in dbdimp.c in DBD::Pg (aka DBD-Pg or libdbd-pg-perl) module before 2.19.0 for Perl allow remote PostgreSQL database servers to cause a denial of service (process crash) via format string specifiers in (1) a crafted database warning to the pg_warn function or (2) a crafted DBD statement to the dbd_st_prepare function.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Perl | Perl | <= 2.18.1 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://bugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugreport.cgi?bug=661536
- http://cpansearch.perl.org/src/TURNSTEP/DBD-Pg-2.19.1/Changes
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2012-1116.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/48307Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/48319Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/48824
- http://security.gentoo.org/glsa/glsa-201204-08.xml
- http://www.debian.org/security/2012/dsa-2431
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2012:112
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2012/03/09/6
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2012/03/10/4
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=801733
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/73854
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/73855
- https://rt.cpan.org/Public/Bug/Display.html?id=75642
FAQ
What is CVE-2012-1151?
CVE-2012-1151 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.0 (MEDIUM). Multiple format string vulnerabilities in dbdimp.c in DBD::Pg (aka DBD-Pg or libdbd-pg-perl) module before 2.19.0 for Perl allow remote PostgreSQL database servers to cause a denial of service (proces...
How severe is CVE-2012-1151?
CVE-2012-1151 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.0/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2012-1151?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Perl Perl.