Security readout for executives and security teams
CVE-2015-8949 is a memory-safety bug in the Perl DBD::mysql database driver before 4.033_01. A failed login path could use freed memory when checking mysql_errno. The public record describes the impact as unspecified, so business risk depends on where older DBD::mysql is deployed. Exposure is likely limited to systems running Perl applications that use DBD::mysql versions before 4.033_01, including distribution packages covered by Debian and Gentoo advisories. The bundle does not identify specific applications or configurations beyond the driver version. Treat this as an inventory-and-patch item, not an emergency based on the provided evidence. Prioritize internet-facing, business-critical, or hard-to-restart Perl services first, because memory-safety bugs can be unpredictable even when public impact details are incomplete. Mitigation focus: Inventory Perl applications and hosts using DBD::mysql.; Upgrade DBD::mysql to 4.033_01 or a later vendor-supported package.; Apply Debian or Gentoo security updates where those distributions manage the module..
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Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- https://github.com/perl5-dbi/DBD-mysql/commit/cf0aa7751f6ef8445e9310a64b14dc81460ca156CVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM
- https://blog.fuzzing-project.org/50-Use-after-free-in-my_login-function-of-DBDmysql-Perl-module.htmlCVE reference · x_refsource_MISC
- https://github.com/perl5-dbi/DBD-mysql/blob/4.033_01/ChangesCVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM
- https://github.com/perl5-dbi/DBD-mysql/pull/45CVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM
- GLSA-201701-51CVE reference · vendor-advisory, x_refsource_GENTOO
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