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
Products affected by CVE-2016-1246
- cpe:2.3:o:debian:debian_linux:8.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:dbd-mysql_project:dbd-mysql:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Exploit prediction scoring system (EPSS) score for CVE-2016-1246
1.67%
Probability of exploitation activity in the next 30 days
EPSS Score History
~ 87 %
Percentile, the proportion of vulnerabilities that are scored at or less
CVSS scores for CVE-2016-1246
| Base Score | Base Severity | CVSS Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Score Source | First Seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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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
|
2.9
|
NIST | |
|
7.5
|
HIGH | CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H |
3.9
|
3.6
|
NIST |
CWE ids for CVE-2016-1246
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The product performs operations on a memory buffer, but it reads from or writes to a memory location outside the buffer's intended boundary. This may result in read or write operations on unexpected memory locations that could be linked to other variables, data structures, or internal program data.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
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