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CVE-2014-9906 affects the Perl DBD::mysql database driver before 4.029. A lost MySQL server connection can trigger a use-after-free, causing application crashes and possibly arbitrary code execution. The clearest supported business impact is denial of service in Perl applications using this driver. Exposure is limited to systems running Perl applications that use DBD::mysql versions before 4.029. Debian also published DSA-3635 for affected packaged deployments. Internet exposure depends on whether affected applications can encounter attacker-influenced database connection loss during request handling. Handle during normal vulnerability remediation unless the affected Perl service is business-critical or crash-prone. Escalate if old DBD::mysql versions run in exposed production paths, because reliable crashes can affect availability. Mitigation focus: Upgrade DBD::mysql to version 4.029 or later.; Apply fixed operating system packages, including Debian DSA-3635 where applicable.; Check vendor or distribution guidance for supported backported fixes..
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- https://rt.cpan.org/Public/Bug/Display.html?id=97625CVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM
- https://github.com/perl5-dbi/DBD-mysql/commit/a56ae87a4c1c1fead7d09c3653905841ccccf1ccCVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM
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