CVE-2016-1246

Name: CVE-2016-1246
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2016-10-05T16:59:00.243+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 3.84%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2016-1246 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Buffer overflow in the DBD::mysql module before 4.037 for Perl allows context-dependent attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via vectors related to an error message.. EPSS estimates a 3.84% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Buffer overflow in the DBD::mysql module before 4.037 for Perl allows context-dependent attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via vectors related to an error message.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

3.84%

88.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-119

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Dbd-Mysql Project	Dbd-Mysql	<= 4.036
Debian	Debian Linux	8.0

References

http://blogs.perl.org/users/mike_b/2016/10/security-release---buffer-overflow-in-dbdmysql-perl-library.htmlThird Party Advisory, Vendor Advisory
http://www.debian.org/security/2016/dsa-3684Third Party Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/93337Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://github.com/perl5-dbi/DBD-mysql/commit/7c164a0c86cec6ee95df1d141e67b0e85dfdefd2Issue Tracking, Patch
https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201701-51Patch, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://blogs.perl.org/users/mike_b/2016/10/security-release---buffer-overflow-in-dbdmysql-perl-library.htmlThird Party Advisory, Vendor Advisory
http://www.debian.org/security/2016/dsa-3684Third Party Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/93337Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://github.com/perl5-dbi/DBD-mysql/commit/7c164a0c86cec6ee95df1d141e67b0e85dfdefd2Issue Tracking, Patch
https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201701-51Patch, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry

Timeline

Published: Oct 5, 2016
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2016-1246?

Buffer overflow in the DBD::mysql module before 4.037 for Perl allows context-dependent attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via vectors related to an error message.

How severe is CVE-2016-1246?

Severity scoring for CVE-2016-1246 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 3.84% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2016-1246?

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-2016-1246?

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Source: NVD / NIST