CVE-2016-1249: Medium severity Dbd-mysql Project Dbd-mysql vulnerability
Last updated 7 April 2025
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The DBD::mysql module before 4.039 for Perl, when using server-side prepared statement support, allows attackers to cause a denial of service (out-of-bounds read) via vectors involving an unaligned number of placeholders in WHERE condition and output fields in SELECT expression.
— MITRE
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2016-1249?
CVE-2016-1249 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential to cause a denial of service.
How do I fix CVE-2016-1249?
To mitigate CVE-2016-1249, upgrade the DBD::mysql module to version 4.039 or later.
What does CVE-2016-1249 affect?
CVE-2016-1249 affects the DBD::mysql module for Perl versions prior to 4.039.
What could be the impact of exploiting CVE-2016-1249?
Exploiting CVE-2016-1249 could allow attackers to cause an out-of-bounds read, leading to denial of service.
Is there a workaround for CVE-2016-1249?
There are no known workarounds for CVE-2016-1249; upgrading is the recommended course of action.