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-----BEGIN PGP SIGNED MESSAGE----- Hash: SHA256 =========================================================================== AUSCERT External Security Bulletin Redistribution ESB-2021.2633 USN-5030-1: Perl DBI module vulnerabilities 5 August 2021 =========================================================================== AusCERT Security Bulletin Summary --------------------------------- Product: libdbi-perl Publisher: Ubuntu Operating System: Ubuntu Impact/Access: Denial of Service -- Existing Account Access Confidential Data -- Existing Account Reduced Security -- Existing Account Resolution: Patch/Upgrade CVE Names: CVE-2020-14393 CVE-2014-10402 CVE-2014-10401 Reference: ESB-2020.4122 ESB-2020.3342 ESB-2020.3180 Original Bulletin: https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-5030-1 - --------------------------BEGIN INCLUDED TEXT-------------------- USN-5030-1: Perl DBI module vulnerabilities 04 August 2021 Several security issues were fixed in Perl DBI module. Releases o Ubuntu 20.04 LTS o Ubuntu 18.04 LTS Packages o libdbi-perl - Perl Database Interface (DBI) Details 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 ) Update instructions The problem can be corrected by updating your system to the following package versions: Ubuntu 20.04 o libdbi-perl - 1.643-1ubuntu0.1 Ubuntu 18.04 o libdbi-perl - 1.640-1ubuntu0.3 In general, a standard system update will make all the necessary changes. References o CVE-2020-14393 o CVE-2014-10402 - --------------------------END INCLUDED TEXT-------------------- You have received this e-mail bulletin as a result of your organisation's registration with AusCERT. The mailing list you are subscribed to is maintained within your organisation, so if you do not wish to continue receiving these bulletins you should contact your local IT manager. If you do not know who that is, please send an email to auscert@auscert.org.au and we will forward your request to the appropriate person. NOTE: Third Party Rights This security bulletin is provided as a service to AusCERT's members. As AusCERT did not write the document quoted above, AusCERT has had no control over its content. The decision to follow or act on information or advice contained in this security bulletin is the responsibility of each user or organisation, and should be considered in accordance with your organisation's site policies and procedures. AusCERT takes no responsibility for consequences which may arise from following or acting on information or advice contained in this security bulletin. NOTE: This is only the original release of the security bulletin. It may not be updated when updates to the original are made. If downloading at a later date, it is recommended that the bulletin is retrieved directly from the author's website to ensure that the information is still current. Contact information for the authors of the original document is included in the Security Bulletin above. If you have any questions or need further information, please contact them directly. Previous advisories and external security bulletins can be retrieved from: https://www.auscert.org.au/bulletins/ =========================================================================== Australian Computer Emergency Response Team The University of Queensland Brisbane Qld 4072 Internet Email: auscert@auscert.org.au Facsimile: (07) 3365 7031 Telephone: (07) 3365 4417 (International: +61 7 3365 4417) AusCERT personnel answer during Queensland business hours which are GMT+10:00 (AEST). On call after hours for member emergencies only. =========================================================================== -----BEGIN PGP SIGNATURE----- Comment: http://www.auscert.org.au/render.html?it=1967 iQIVAwUBYQtVH+NLKJtyKPYoAQioww/8DdyA+vt88FEYiUNkkJ9rNpSOcOR7uNSV SWBt9ap9/Tc02puqYlX9uPISYMtMtnUsDwwIywHfQVZkY3XbA+geShZ7MOEAYWWY 8nIq0S2R9Sxy46oow2QmGkVdv4dVrZG2SuLW2/x5cG5GNlLYo0kCVfe/MZl9EsIT ChdWMMAZT+qqFgcKVaxHog5ZFtCVHgiRZ/d/1Jz5Lr3yK2ucjmWgEiE6xBDYc3xz aiF0gVEKq+VWEs8m2YqW3zTodwBPgbpV01mD6LO5jY+wtg+WoC7/hTTJxHpkDTs2 ct8x6/dDPuUSukDEixQVsrN0ghQ/XsFp0r4PO5ddWAfJUtdu/IZVhqZmEDokwKQb YTtZs8wWPKAzTwyfPEkyTB0S2PoIntIsHBG2lZupi+xY1cRg+R9gNkPdf2jl8V4W wTMagObzMVOL2YY1VNSM4INSsm92VDvGYqgNn4Zb4aImuOalQna/jl7G6TZwNshU WKPBUMY4v709CSU6SCjqYDqzye/QsrLrENGM6odHb/KvhhZ28ur12830Bg7DbIVZ TsDRbI19ip1IRCCtQrvfIVu2semvRXOKXLaBOhn9AOyjxjBSwsm8B+VyfN3shiWS D6KVFvV+SA+K7OjFnoK8kODPt3NP3dJ1RbiDTuKv2wbFb0Hhxz/958fTCp9/pv7L JEcD6CQocNs= =QlEp -----END PGP SIGNATURE-----