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Ubuntu: Security Advisory for libdbi-perl (USN-5030-1)

Information

Severity

Severity

Low

Family

Family

Ubuntu Local Security Checks

CVSSv2 Base

CVSSv2 Base

3.6

CVSSv2 Vector

CVSSv2 Vector

AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:N/A:P

Solution Type

Solution Type

Vendor Patch

Created

Created

2 years ago

Modified

Modified

2 years ago

Summary

The remote host is missing an update for the 'libdbi-perl' package(s) announced via the USN-5030-1 advisory.

Insight

Insight

It was discovered that the Perl DBI module incorrectly opened files outside of the folder specified in the data source name. A remote attacker could possibly use this issue to obtain sensitive information. (CVE-2014-10402) It was discovered that the Perl DBI module incorrectly handled certain long strings. A local attacker could possibly use this issue to cause the DBI module to crash, resulting in a denial of service. This issue only affected Ubuntu 18.04 LTS. (CVE-2020-14393)

Affected Software

Affected Software

'libdbi-perl' package(s) on Ubuntu 20.04 LTS, Ubuntu 18.04 LTS.

Detection Method

Detection Method

Checks if a vulnerable package version is present on the target host.

Solution

Solution

Please install the updated package(s).

Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVE)