CVE-2015-8949

Name: CVE-2015-8949
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2016-08-19T21:59:02.26+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 4.49%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2015-8949 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Use-after-free vulnerability in the my_login function in DBD::mysql before 4.033_01 allows attackers to have unspecified impact by leveraging a call to mysql_errno after a failure of my_login.. EPSS estimates a 4.49% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Use-after-free vulnerability in the my_login function in DBD::mysql before 4.033_01 allows attackers to have unspecified impact by leveraging a call to mysql_errno after a failure of my_login.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

4.49%

90.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-416

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Dbd-Mysql Project	Dbd-Mysql	4.033
Debian	Debian Linux	8.0

References

http://www.debian.org/security/2016/dsa-3635Third Party Advisory
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/07/25/13Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/07/27/1Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/92118
https://blog.fuzzing-project.org/50-Use-after-free-in-my_login-function-of-DBDmysql-Perl-module.htmlThird Party Advisory
https://github.com/perl5-dbi/DBD-mysql/blob/4.033_01/ChangesRelease Notes
https://github.com/perl5-dbi/DBD-mysql/commit/cf0aa7751f6ef8445e9310a64b14dc81460ca156Issue Tracking, Patch
https://github.com/perl5-dbi/DBD-mysql/pull/45Issue Tracking, Patch
https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201701-51
http://www.debian.org/security/2016/dsa-3635Third Party Advisory
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/07/25/13Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/07/27/1Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/92118
https://blog.fuzzing-project.org/50-Use-after-free-in-my_login-function-of-DBDmysql-Perl-module.htmlThird Party Advisory
https://github.com/perl5-dbi/DBD-mysql/blob/4.033_01/ChangesRelease Notes
https://github.com/perl5-dbi/DBD-mysql/commit/cf0aa7751f6ef8445e9310a64b14dc81460ca156Issue Tracking, Patch
https://github.com/perl5-dbi/DBD-mysql/pull/45Issue Tracking, Patch
https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201701-51

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2015-8949?

Use-after-free vulnerability in the my_login function in DBD::mysql before 4.033_01 allows attackers to have unspecified impact by leveraging a call to mysql_errno after a failure of my_login.

How severe is CVE-2015-8949?

Severity scoring for CVE-2015-8949 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 4.49% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2015-8949?

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.

Are you affected by CVE-2015-8949?

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Source: NVD / NIST