Vulnerability Details : CVE-2016-1246
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.
Vulnerability category: OverflowDenial of service
Exploit prediction scoring system (EPSS) score for CVE-2016-1246
Probability of exploitation activity in the next 30 days: 1.87%
Percentile, the proportion of vulnerabilities that are scored at or less: ~ 87 % EPSS Score History EPSS FAQ
CVSS scores for CVE-2016-1246
Base Score | Base Severity | CVSS Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Score Source |
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5.0
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MEDIUM | AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:P |
10.0
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2.9
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NIST |
7.5
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HIGH | CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H |
3.9
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3.6
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NIST |
CWE ids for CVE-2016-1246
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The product performs operations on a memory buffer, but it can read from or write to a memory location that is outside of the intended boundary of the buffer.Assigned by: nvd@nist.gov (Primary)
References for CVE-2016-1246
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http://blogs.perl.org/users/mike_b/2016/10/security-release---buffer-overflow-in-dbdmysql-perl-library.html
SECURITY RELEASE - Buffer overflow in DBD::mysql perl library | Mike B [blogs.perl.org]Third Party Advisory;Vendor Advisory
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https://github.com/perl5-dbi/DBD-mysql/commit/7c164a0c86cec6ee95df1d141e67b0e85dfdefd2
Do not use unsafe sprintf w/variable length input · perl5-dbi/DBD-mysql@7c164a0 · GitHubIssue Tracking;Patch
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http://www.debian.org/security/2016/dsa-3684
Debian -- Security Information -- DSA-3684-1 libdbd-mysql-perlThird Party Advisory
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http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/93337
perl-DBD-MySQL CVE-2016-1246 Remote Buffer Overflow VulnerabilityThird Party Advisory;VDB Entry
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https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201701-51
DBD::mysql: Multiple vulnerabilities (GLSA 201701-51) — Gentoo securityPatch;Third Party Advisory;VDB Entry
Products affected by CVE-2016-1246
- cpe:2.3:o:debian:debian_linux:8.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:dbd-mysql_project:dbd-mysql:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*