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.
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 | libdbd-mysql-perl | 4.037-1 | — |
| Debian 13 | libdbd-mysql-perl | 4.037-1 | — |
| Debian 12 | libdbd-mysql-perl | 4.037-1 | — |
| Debian 8 | libdbd-mysql-perl | 4.028-2+deb8u2 | DSA-3684-1 |
| Debian 7 | libdbd-mysql-perl | 4.021-1+deb7u2 | DLA-656-1 |
Ubuntu
Security tracker ↗| Release | Package | Fixed in | Advisory |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ubuntu 16.04 LTS | libdbd-mysql-perl | 4.033-1ubuntu0.1 | — |
| Ubuntu 14.04 LTS | libdbd-mysql-perl | 4.025-1ubuntu0.1 | USN-3103-1 |
SUSE
Security tracker ↗| Release | Package | Fixed in | Advisory |
|---|---|---|---|
| SLES 12 SP2 | perl-DBD-mysql | 4.021-11.1 | SUSE-SU-2017:0123-1 |
| SLES 12 SP1 | perl-DBD-mysql | 4.021-11.1 | SUSE-SU-2017:0123-1 |
| SLES 11 SP4 | perl-DBD-mysql | 4.008-9.1 | SUSE-SU-2017:0122-1 |
Show 3 more (older releases, extended support, other products)Fewer releases
| Release | Package | Fixed in | Advisory |
|---|---|---|---|
| SLES for SAP 12 SP2 | perl-DBD-mysql | 4.021-11.1 | SUSE-SU-2017:0123-1 |
| SLES for SAP 12 SP1 | perl-DBD-mysql | 4.021-11.1 | SUSE-SU-2017:0123-1 |
| SLES for SAP 11 SP4 | perl-DBD-mysql | 4.008-9.1 | SUSE-SU-2017:0122-1 |
openSUSE
Security tracker ↗| Release | Package | Fixed in | Advisory |
|---|---|---|---|
| openSUSE Tumbleweed | perl-DBD-mysql | 4.041-2.1 | openSUSE-SU-2024:10186-1 |
Advisories 7
- DLA-656-1 libdbd-mysql-perl - security update Debian Security (DSA / DLA) · Mar 9, 2026
- DSA-3684-1 libdbd-mysql-perl - security update Debian Security (DSA / DLA) · Mar 9, 2026
- USN-3103-1 libdbd-mysql-perl vulnerabilities Ubuntu Security Notices (USN) · Feb 10, 2026
- SUSE-SU-2017:0122-1 Security update for perl-DBD-mysql SUSE / openSUSE Security Updates · Feb 4, 2026
- SUSE-SU-2017:0123-1 Security update for perl-DBD-mysql SUSE / openSUSE Security Updates · Feb 4, 2026
- openSUSE-SU-2024:10186-1 perl-DBD-mysql-4.041-2.1 on GA media SUSE / openSUSE Security Updates · Feb 4, 2026
- WID-SEC-2025-0715 Perl: Mehrere Schwachstellen BSI CERT-Bund (WID) · Apr 7, 2025