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-----BEGIN PGP SIGNED MESSAGE----- Hash: SHA256 =========================================================================== AUSCERT External Security Bulletin Redistribution ESB-2020.3169 USN-4503-1: Perl DBI module vulnerability 17 September 2020 =========================================================================== AusCERT Security Bulletin Summary --------------------------------- Product: libdbi-perl Publisher: Ubuntu Operating System: Ubuntu UNIX variants (UNIX, Linux, OSX) Windows Impact/Access: Execute Arbitrary Code/Commands -- Existing Account Denial of Service -- Existing Account Resolution: Patch/Upgrade CVE Names: CVE-2020-14392 Original Bulletin: https://usn.ubuntu.com/4503-1/ Comment: This advisory references vulnerabilities in products which run on platforms other than Ubuntu. It is recommended that administrators running libdbi-perl check for an updated version of the software for their operating system. - --------------------------BEGIN INCLUDED TEXT-------------------- USN-4503-1: Perl DBI module vulnerability 16 September 2020 Perl DBI module could be made to execute arbitrary code if it received a specially manipulated call. Releases o Ubuntu 18.04 LTS o Ubuntu 16.04 LTS o Ubuntu 14.04 ESM o Ubuntu 12.04 ESM Packages o libdbi-perl - Perl Database Interface (DBI) Details It was discovered that Perl DBI module incorrectly handled certain calls. An attacker could possibly use this issue to execute arbitrary code. Update instructions The problem can be corrected by updating your system to the following package versions: Ubuntu 18.04 o libdbi-perl - 1.640-1ubuntu0.1 Ubuntu 16.04 o libdbi-perl - 1.634-1ubuntu0.1 Ubuntu 14.04 o libdbi-perl - 1.630-1ubuntu0.1~esm1 Ubuntu 12.04 o libdbi-perl - 1.616-1ubuntu0.1 In general, a standard system update will make all the necessary changes. References o CVE-2020-14392 - --------------------------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 iQIVAwUBX2KK9uNLKJtyKPYoAQhYlhAArRkvrjPOJPgCPzTY60LR9TgFfTyZhICh 2OgLWldxYjUa3Wp9UBULmAB3/D0geyb1CcK34vnC8iZ9rfgHa63xi4hv3Ic9+3z6 WPq17bQF3Wt98TvZUy62JoGZ3uSvywlqulUC1LvST/m2ckbzNuvzDHXIqVqfQ8Cg /oQ5efkIP6ONBteCvbnMDCLlwEZdFh6vw2oDx/WqFw244rKAik+edF+ysnps+qiE ILfNNFe9ZtWgCDX6kW8VE1bqk3P/UuoI+jOV6Twq2oVSL0fZq2JEkCieA4mCKtEw BrcN9eOcNMDwIJxMtYV3a2X8uhlDUWRFkRChwO6pcwPqyk3SEgI9A7C9HeQkGbvq GD3mvwUABq0gaQbTGEZdDaZFqD58TwoQlH7cLn6FDOKCkIwQRRsOZ0hNGWMAmYso 8H7JlMQXxY0BQMs7+z1EU84xlBGxwVrPQA82XHBMsDPIJYbYVRlFmMT+RDKKSnXX 1nO9v9wQd2wGk8bw3G35L3wRJysPxbShtf1zsoQo4esQeZAmtVkIP/RTg89MbjJ+ V29JiLcebnIRAgdNDsPxCbQZ4DkSr3qkxAMOeqIgZIi4PeV9Wlj5y4qhH9ypuN34 t6yPnMly2gVgwBUPqdpbjoWevWUoPEKpBxTtLn+BmM0nU7z9DDYUrspqorwLZ7XH S0qDZjJ25Z8= =suxF -----END PGP SIGNATURE-----