CVE-2026-9698: DBI versions before 1.648 for Perl saved errors in a limited-sized buffer
Published Jun 9, 2026
·Updated
DBI versions before 1.648 for Perl saved errors in a limited-sized buffer
Affected Software
4 affected componentsFixes available
cpan/DBI<1.648
Perl DBI<1.648
Microsoft azl3 perl-DBI 1.643-3<1.643-5
1.643-5
debian/libdbi-perl<=1.643-3, <=1.643-4, <=1.647-1
1.643-3+deb11u11.643-4+deb12u11.647-1+deb13u11.648-1
Remediation
Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.
- Upgrade
Upgrade to a fixed release to a version that resolves this vulnerability.
Fixed in 1.643-5 - Upgrade
Upgrade
debian/libdbi-perlto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 1.643-3+deb11u1Fixed in 1.643-4+deb12u1Fixed in 1.647-1+deb13u1Fixed in 1.648-1 - Upgrade
Upgrade
Perl DBIto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 1.648Patch CVE-2026-9698
Event History
Jun 9, 2026
CVE Published
via MITRE·07:22 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·07:22 AM
RemedyDescriptionWeakness
Data Sourced
via Red Hat·08:01 AM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Data Sourced
via NVD·08:16 AM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Jun 17, 2026
Data Sourced
via Microsoft·08:02 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via Microsoft·08:02 AM
Affected Software
Updated
via Microsoft·08:02 AM
DescriptionSeverity
Jun 25, 2026
Data Sourced
via Ubuntu·04:25 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Data Sourced
via Launchpad·04:26 PM
Description
Jun 26, 2026
Data Sourced
via Debian·04:27 PM
DescriptionAffected Software
Jul 5, 58624
Event
via FIRST·05:35 AM
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2026-9698?
CVE-2026-9698 has a critical severity rating of 9.8 on the CVSS scale.
2
How do I fix CVE-2026-9698?
To mitigate CVE-2026-9698, upgrade to DBI version 1.648 or later.
3
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2026-9698?
CVE-2026-9698 is a buffer overflow vulnerability in the DBI module for Perl.
4
Who is affected by CVE-2026-9698?
Users of DBI versions prior to 1.648 for Perl are affected by CVE-2026-9698.
5
What could happen if CVE-2026-9698 is exploited?
If exploited, CVE-2026-9698 could allow attackers to execute arbitrary code through buffer overflow.