CVE-2013-7491
First published: Fri Sep 11 2020(Updated: )
An issue was discovered in the DBI module before 1.628 for Perl. Stack corruption occurs when a user-defined function requires a non-trivial amount of memory and the Perl stack gets reallocated.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Perl Dbi | <1.628 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2013-7491?
CVE-2013-7491 is a vulnerability in the DBI module for Perl that allows stack corruption when a user-defined function requires a large amount of memory.
How does CVE-2013-7491 affect Perl DBI?
CVE-2013-7491 affects Perl DBI versions up to and excluding 1.628, potentially leading to stack corruption.
What is the severity of CVE-2013-7491?
The severity of CVE-2013-7491 is medium, with a CVSS score of 5.3.
How can I fix CVE-2013-7491?
To fix CVE-2013-7491, you should update to DBI version 1.628 or later.
Where can I find more information about CVE-2013-7491?
You can find more information about CVE-2013-7491 in the references provided: [GitHub](https://github.com/perl5-dbi/dbi/commit/401f1221311c71f760e21c98772f0f7e3cbead1d), [MetaCPAN](https://metacpan.org/pod/distribution/DBI/Changes#Changes-in-DBI-1.628-22nd-July-2013), [CPAN RT](https://rt.cpan.org/Public/Bug/Display.html?id=85562).
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