CVE-2017-10788

Name: CVE-2017-10788
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2017-07-01T18:29:00.19+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 4.63%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2017-10788 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The DBD::mysql module through 4.043 for Perl allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (use-after-free and application crash) or possibly have unspecified other impact by triggering (1) certain error responses from a MySQL server or (2) a loss of a network connection to a MySQL server. The use-after-free defect was introduced by relying on incorrect Oracle mysql_stmt_close documentation and code examples.. EPSS estimates a 4.63% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The DBD::mysql module through 4.043 for Perl allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (use-after-free and application crash) or possibly have unspecified other impact by triggering (1) certain error responses from a MySQL server or (2) a loss of a network connection to a MySQL server. The use-after-free defect was introduced by relying on incorrect Oracle mysql_stmt_close documentation and code examples.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

4.63%

90.5th 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	<= 4.043

References

http://seclists.org/oss-sec/2017/q2/443Mailing List, VDB Entry
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/99374Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://github.com/perl5-dbi/DBD-mysql/issues/120Third Party Advisory
http://seclists.org/oss-sec/2017/q2/443Mailing List, VDB Entry
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/99374Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://github.com/perl5-dbi/DBD-mysql/issues/120Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jul 1, 2017
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2017-10788?

How severe is CVE-2017-10788?

Severity scoring for CVE-2017-10788 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 4.63% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2017-10788?

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