CVE-2016-1246 Memory corruption in n/a
A buffer overflow in the Perl DBD::mysql module allows attackers to cause a denial of service via crafted error messages.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- Available
What is CVE-2016-1246?
CVE-2016-1246 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in Debian Debian Linux, published on 5 Oct 2016. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
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.
Weakness: CWE-119
Which versions are affected by CVE-2016-1246?
It affects 2 products.
Products include Dbd-Mysql Project Dbd-Mysql, Debian Debian Linux.
How do I fix CVE-2016-1246?
Upgrade to a fixed version.
Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.
Is CVE-2016-1246 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2016-1246 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Debian Debian Linux
Sources
Also known as DEBIAN-CVE-2016-1246, DLA-656-1, DSA-3684-1, GHSA-cc4c-8jxw-7x26, UBUNTU-CVE-2016-1246.