CVE-2014-9906

Name: CVE-2014-9906
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2016-08-19T21:59:00.133+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 6.03%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2014-9906 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Use-after-free vulnerability in DBD::mysql before 4.029 allows attackers to cause a denial of service (program crash) or possibly execute arbitrary code via vectors related to a lost server connection.. EPSS estimates a 6.03% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Use-after-free vulnerability in DBD::mysql before 4.029 allows attackers to cause a denial of service (program crash) or possibly execute arbitrary code via vectors related to a lost server connection.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

6.03%

92.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-416

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Debian	Debian Linux	8.0
Dbd-Mysql Project	Dbd-Mysql	<= 4.028

References

http://cpansearch.perl.org/src/CAPTTOFU/DBD-mysql-4.029/ChangeLogRelease Notes
http://www.debian.org/security/2016/dsa-3635Third Party Advisory
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/07/27/5Mailing List, VDB Entry
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/07/27/6Mailing List, VDB Entry
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/92149
https://github.com/perl5-dbi/DBD-mysql/commit/a56ae87a4c1c1fead7d09c3653905841ccccf1ccIssue Tracking, Patch
https://rt.cpan.org/Public/Bug/Display.html?id=97625Issue Tracking
http://cpansearch.perl.org/src/CAPTTOFU/DBD-mysql-4.029/ChangeLogRelease Notes
http://www.debian.org/security/2016/dsa-3635Third Party Advisory
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/07/27/5Mailing List, VDB Entry
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/07/27/6Mailing List, VDB Entry
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/92149
https://github.com/perl5-dbi/DBD-mysql/commit/a56ae87a4c1c1fead7d09c3653905841ccccf1ccIssue Tracking, Patch
https://rt.cpan.org/Public/Bug/Display.html?id=97625Issue Tracking

Timeline

Published: Aug 19, 2016
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2014-9906?

How severe is CVE-2014-9906?

Severity scoring for CVE-2014-9906 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 6.03% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2014-9906?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST