CVE-2016-1249

Name: CVE-2016-1249
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2017-02-17T02:59:10.78+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 2.43%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2016-1249 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The DBD::mysql module before 4.039 for Perl, when using server-side prepared statement support, allows attackers to cause a denial of service (out-of-bounds read) via vectors involving an unaligned number of placeholders in WHERE condition and output fields in SELECT expression.. EPSS estimates a 2.43% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The DBD::mysql module before 4.039 for Perl, when using server-side prepared statement support, allows attackers to cause a denial of service (out-of-bounds read) via vectors involving an unaligned number of placeholders in WHERE condition and output fields in SELECT expression.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

2.43%

82.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-125

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Dbd-Mysql Project	Dbd-Mysql	<= 4.038_01

References

http://cpansearch.perl.org/src/CAPTTOFU/DBD-mysql-4.039/ChangesRelease Notes, Vendor Advisory
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/11/16/1Mailing List, Mitigation, Patch, Third Party Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/94350Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://github.com/perl5-dbi/DBD-mysql/commit/793b72b1a0baa5070adacaac0e12fd995a6fbabePatch, Third Party Advisory
https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201701-51
http://cpansearch.perl.org/src/CAPTTOFU/DBD-mysql-4.039/ChangesRelease Notes, Vendor Advisory
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/11/16/1Mailing List, Mitigation, Patch, Third Party Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/94350Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://github.com/perl5-dbi/DBD-mysql/commit/793b72b1a0baa5070adacaac0e12fd995a6fbabePatch, Third Party Advisory
https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201701-51

Timeline

Published: Feb 17, 2017
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2016-1249?

How severe is CVE-2016-1249?

Severity scoring for CVE-2016-1249 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 2.43% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2016-1249?

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