GLSA 201701-51: DBD::mysql: Multiple vulnerabilities
| Severity: | normal |
| Title: | DBD::mysql: Multiple vulnerabilities |
| Date: | 01/23/2017 |
| Bugs: | , , , |
| ID: | 201701-51 |
Synopsis
Multiple vulnerabilities have been found in DBD::mysql, the worst of which might allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code.Background
MySQL driver for the Perl5 Database Interface (DBI)
Affected packages
| Package | Vulnerable | Unaffected | Architecture(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| dev-perl/DBD-mysql | < 4.41.0 | >= 4.41.0 | All supported architectures |
Description
Multiple vulnerabilities have been discovered in DBD::mysql. Please review the CVE identifiers referenced below for details.
Impact
An attacker could cause a Denial of Service condition, execute arbitrary code, or have other unspecified impacts.
Workaround
There is no known workaround at this time.
Resolution
All DBD::mysql users should upgrade to the latest version:
# emerge --sync
# emerge --ask --oneshot --verbose ">=dev-perl/DBD-mysql-4.41.0"
References
Availability
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Concerns?
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License
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