Vulnerability Description
The DBD::mysql module before 4.039 for Perl, when using server-side prepared statement support, allows attackers to cause a denial of service (out-of-bounds read) via vectors involving an unaligned number of placeholders in WHERE condition and output fields in SELECT expression.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Dbd-Mysql Project | Dbd-Mysql | <= 4.038_01 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://cpansearch.perl.org/src/CAPTTOFU/DBD-mysql-4.039/ChangesRelease NotesVendor Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/11/16/1Mailing ListMitigationPatch
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/94350Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://github.com/perl5-dbi/DBD-mysql/commit/793b72b1a0baa5070adacaac0e12fd995aPatchThird Party Advisory
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201701-51
- http://cpansearch.perl.org/src/CAPTTOFU/DBD-mysql-4.039/ChangesRelease NotesVendor Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/11/16/1Mailing ListMitigationPatch
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/94350Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://github.com/perl5-dbi/DBD-mysql/commit/793b72b1a0baa5070adacaac0e12fd995aPatchThird Party Advisory
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201701-51
FAQ
What is CVE-2016-1249?
CVE-2016-1249 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.9 (MEDIUM). The DBD::mysql module before 4.039 for Perl, when using server-side prepared statement support, allows attackers to cause a denial of service (out-of-bounds read) via vectors involving an unaligned nu...
How severe is CVE-2016-1249?
CVE-2016-1249 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.9/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2016-1249?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Dbd-Mysql Project Dbd-Mysql.