RLSA-2026:99162: Important: perl-DBI security update
The perl-DBI package provides the standard database interface module for the Perl programming language. It implements a database-independent interface, meaning it defines a consistent set of methods, variables, and conventions for database operations.
Security Fix(es):
perl-DBI: DBI: Loading of arbitrary modules via unvalidated dbmtype and dbmmldbm attributes in DBD::DBM (CVE-2026-78030)
For more details about the security issue(s), including the impact, a CVSS score, acknowledgments, and other related information, refer to the CVE page(s) listed in the References section.
Affected Software
Remediation
Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.
- Upgrade
Upgrade
rocky-linux/perl-DBIto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 0:1.641-5.el8_10 - Upgrade
Upgrade
rocky-linux/perl-DBI-debuginfoto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 0:1.641-5.el8_10 - Upgrade
Upgrade
rocky-linux/perl-DBI-debugsourceto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 0:1.641-5.el8_10
Event History
Frequently Asked Questions
What level of access and interaction does exploitation require?
The CVSS vector indicates a network-reachable attack with low privileges required, high attack complexity, and no user interaction. Successful exploitation can affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
Which Rocky Linux packages are covered by this update?
The advisory lists rocky-linux/perl-dbi, rocky-linux/perl-dbi-debuginfo, and rocky-linux/perl-dbi-debugsource. The security issue is associated with DBD::DBM handling of the dbm_type and dbm_mldbm attributes.