CVE-2016-1246

High

Published: 05/10/2016(UTC)Translated: 15/06/2026(UTC)NVD NIST

Summary

Buffer overflow in the DBD::mysql module before version 4.037 for Perl allows context-dependent attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via vectors related to an error message.

Risk Assessment

Attackers can exploit this vulnerability to trigger application crashes, leading to service availability interruptions.

Recommendation

It is recommended to update the DBD::mysql module to version 4.037 or later to mitigate the risks associated with this vulnerability.

Other vulnerabilities in DBD::mysql module for Perl

CVE-2017-10788Critical
The DBD::mysql module through 4.043 for Perl allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (use-after-free and application crash) or possibly have unspecified other impact by triggering certain error responses from a MySQL server or a loss of a network connection to a MySQL server.

Original NVD description (English source)

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.