Description
The DBI library (libdbi-perl) for Perl allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on a temporary PID file.
Fixed in Linux distributions
Distributions backport fixes, so the version that fixes this vulnerability differs per release — upgrade to at least the version shown. From the distributions' security trackers and advisories.
Debian
Security tracker ↗| Release | Package | Fixed in | Advisory |
|---|---|---|---|
| Debian 14 | libdbi-perl | 1.46-6 | — |
| Debian 13 | libdbi-perl | 1.46-6 | — |
| Debian 12 | libdbi-perl | 1.46-6 | — |
| Debian 3.0 | libdbi-perl | 1.21-2woody2 | DSA-658-1 |
Red Hat
Security tracker ↗| Release | Package | Fixed in | Advisory |
|---|---|---|---|
| RHEL 4 | perl-DBI | 1.40-8 | RHSA-2005:072 |
| RHEL 3 | perl-DBI | 1.32-9 | RHSA-2005:069 |
Advisories 3
- RHSA-2005:072 Red Hat Security Advisory: perl-DBI security update Red Hat Security Advisories (RHSA) · Jun 26, 2026
- RHSA-2005:069 Red Hat Security Advisory: perl security update Red Hat Security Advisories (RHSA) · Jun 26, 2026
- DSA-658-1 libdbi-perl - insecure temporary file Debian Security (DSA / DLA) · Mar 9, 2026
References
- 1013007 vdb-entry
- FLSA-2006:178989 vendor-advisory
- MDKSA-2005:030 vendor-advisory
- dbi-library-file-overwrite(19068) vdb-entry
- DSA-658 vendor-advisory
- 14015 third-party-advisory
- oval:org.mitre.oval:def:10552 vdb-entry signature
- 12360 vdb-entry
- GLSA-200501-38 vendor-advisory
- 14050 third-party-advisory
- RHSA-2005:072 vendor-advisory
- 20050125 [USN-70-1] Perl DBI module vulnerability mailing-list