QID 710496

Date Published: 2021-09-06

QID 710496: Gentoo Linux DBD Vulnerability (GLSA 201701-51)

Gentoo Linux is a Linux distribution
Multiple vulnerabilities have been found in DBD::mysql, the worst of which might allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code.
Affected Package(s): dev-perl/DBD-mysql
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This vulnerability could be exploited to gain remote access to sensitive information and execute commands.

  • CVSS V3 rated as Critical - 9.8 severity.
  • CVSS V2 rated as Critical - 10 severity.
    • Solution
    The Vendor has released security update to fix the vulnerability. For more information please visit GLSA 201701-51 for updates and patch information.
    Vendor References

    CVEs related to QID 710496

    CVE-2016-1246 | CVE-2016-1249 | CVE-2015-8949 | CVE-2016-1251 |
    Software Advisories
    Advisory ID Software Component Link
    GLSA 201701-51 Gentoo URL Logo security.gentoo.org/glsa/201701-51
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