Vulnerability Description
Use-after-free vulnerability in the my_login function in DBD::mysql before 4.033_01 allows attackers to have unspecified impact by leveraging a call to mysql_errno after a failure of my_login.
CVSS Score
CRITICAL
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Dbd-Mysql Project | Dbd-Mysql | 4.033 |
| Debian | Debian Linux | 8.0 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://www.debian.org/security/2016/dsa-3635Third Party Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/07/25/13Mailing ListThird Party Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/07/27/1Mailing ListThird Party Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/92118
- https://blog.fuzzing-project.org/50-Use-after-free-in-my_login-function-of-DBDmyThird Party Advisory
- https://github.com/perl5-dbi/DBD-mysql/blob/4.033_01/ChangesRelease Notes
- https://github.com/perl5-dbi/DBD-mysql/commit/cf0aa7751f6ef8445e9310a64b14dc8146Issue TrackingPatch
- https://github.com/perl5-dbi/DBD-mysql/pull/45Issue TrackingPatch
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201701-51
- http://www.debian.org/security/2016/dsa-3635Third Party Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/07/25/13Mailing ListThird Party Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/07/27/1Mailing ListThird Party Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/92118
- https://blog.fuzzing-project.org/50-Use-after-free-in-my_login-function-of-DBDmyThird Party Advisory
- https://github.com/perl5-dbi/DBD-mysql/blob/4.033_01/ChangesRelease Notes
FAQ
What is CVE-2015-8949?
CVE-2015-8949 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL). Use-after-free vulnerability in the my_login function in DBD::mysql before 4.033_01 allows attackers to have unspecified impact by leveraging a call to mysql_errno after a failure of my_login.
How severe is CVE-2015-8949?
CVE-2015-8949 has been rated CRITICAL with a CVSS base score of 9.8/10. This is considered a critical vulnerability requiring immediate attention.
Is there a patch for CVE-2015-8949?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Dbd-Mysql Project Dbd-Mysql, Debian Debian Linux.