7.5
CWE
119
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2009-0663: Buffer Overflow

First published: Thu Apr 30 2009(Updated: )

Heap-based buffer overflow in the DBD::Pg (aka DBD-Pg or libdbd-pg-perl) module 1.49 for Perl might allow context-dependent attackers to execute arbitrary code via unspecified input to an application that uses the getline and pg_getline functions to read database rows.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Perl 5.30.0
CMU DBD=\-pg

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2009-0663?

    CVE-2009-0663 is considered a critical vulnerability due to the potential for arbitrary code execution.

  • How do I fix CVE-2009-0663?

    To fix CVE-2009-0663, upgrade the DBD::Pg module to a version that is not affected by this vulnerability.

  • What software is affected by CVE-2009-0663?

    CVE-2009-0663 affects the DBD::Pg module version 1.49 for Perl.

  • Can CVE-2009-0663 be exploited remotely?

    Yes, CVE-2009-0663 can be exploited by context-dependent attackers through specific input.

  • What functions in DBD::Pg are related to CVE-2009-0663?

    The functions getline and pg_getline in the DBD::Pg module are related to CVE-2009-0663.

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