SB2020091301 - Gentoo update for Perl DBI

Description

This security bulletin contains information about 2 secuirty vulnerabilities.

1) Untrusted Pointer Dereference (CVE-ID: CVE-2020-14392)

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to untrusted pointer dereference error. A remote attacker can trick the victim to open a specially crafted file, trigger pointer dereference and execute arbitrary code on the target system.

Successful exploitation of the vulnerability may allow an attacker to compromise the affected system.

2) Out-of-bounds write (CVE-ID: CVE-2020-14393)

The vulnerability allows a local authenticated user to #BASIC_IMPACT#.

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.

Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.

References

• https://security.gentoo.org/
• https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202009-07