CVE-2020-14393
HIGHCVSS 7.1/10EPSS 0.60%
Last modified
CVE-2020-14393 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.1/10 on the CVSS scale. A buffer overflow was found in perl-DBI < 1.643 in DBI.xs. A local attacker who is able to supply a string longer than 300 characters could cause an out-of-bounds write, affecting the availability of the service or integrity of data.. EPSS estimates a 0.60% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
A buffer overflow was found in perl-DBI < 1.643 in DBI.xs. A local attacker who is able to supply a string longer than 300 characters could cause an out-of-bounds write, affecting the availability of the service or integrity of data.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Perl | Database Interface | < 1.643 |
| Opensuse | Leap | 15.2 |
| Debian | Debian Linux | 9.0 |
| Fedoraproject | Fedora | 31 |
References
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2020-09/msg00067.htmlThird Party Advisory
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1877409Issue Tracking, Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2020/09/msg00026.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://metacpan.org/pod/distribution/DBI/Changes#Changes-in-DBI-1.643Release Notes, Third Party Advisory
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2020-09/msg00067.htmlThird Party Advisory
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1877409Issue Tracking, Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2020/09/msg00026.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://metacpan.org/pod/distribution/DBI/Changes#Changes-in-DBI-1.643Release Notes, Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2020-14393?
A buffer overflow was found in perl-DBI < 1.643 in DBI.xs. A local attacker who is able to supply a string longer than 300 characters could cause an out-of-bounds write, affecting the availability of the service or integrity of data.
How severe is CVE-2020-14393?
CVE-2020-14393 has a CVSS score of 7.1/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.60% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2020-14393?
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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