CVE-2026-10879
DBI versions before 1.648 for Perl have a heap overflow when preparsing SQL statements with more than 9 binders
Description
DBI versions before 1.648 for Perl have a heap overflow when preparsing SQL statements with more than 9 binders. The preparse method expands SQL placeholder characters to numbered binders of the form :pN, but only allocates three characters per binder in the buffer. Placeholders 10-99 require four characters, 100-999 require five characters, et cetera.
INFO
Published Date :
June 5, 2026, 3:16 p.m.
Last Modified :
June 10, 2026, 3:02 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
Yes !
Source :
9b29abf9-4ab0-4765-b253-1875cd9b441e
CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 3.1 | CRITICAL | 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0 |
Solution
- Update DBI to version 1.648 or newer.
- Review SQL statement binder usage.
- Test application thoroughly after update.
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
Here, you will find a curated list of external links that provide in-depth
information, practical solutions, and valuable tools related to
CVE-2026-10879.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://github.com/perl5-dbi/dbi/commit/af79036c07aa9a457971c0f4136e37c85dc20978.patch | Patch |
| https://metacpan.org/release/HMBRAND/DBI-1.648/changes | Release Notes |
| http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2026/06/06/4 | Mailing List Third Party Advisory |
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration
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Initial Analysis by [email protected]
Jun. 10, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added CPE Configuration OR *cpe:2.3:a:perl:dbi:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* versions up to (excluding) 1.648 Added Reference Type CVE: http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2026/06/06/4 Types: Mailing List, Third Party Advisory Added Reference Type CPANSec: https://github.com/perl5-dbi/dbi/commit/af79036c07aa9a457971c0f4136e37c85dc20978.patch Types: Patch Added Reference Type CPANSec: https://metacpan.org/release/HMBRAND/DBI-1.648/changes Types: Release Notes -
CVE Modified by 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0
Jun. 08, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added CVSS V3.1 AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H -
CVE Modified by af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Jun. 06, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Reference http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2026/06/06/4 -
New CVE Received by 9b29abf9-4ab0-4765-b253-1875cd9b441e
Jun. 05, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description DBI versions before 1.648 for Perl have a heap overflow when preparsing SQL statements with more than 9 binders. The preparse method expands SQL placeholder characters to numbered binders of the form :pN, but only allocates three characters per binder in the buffer. Placeholders 10-99 require four characters, 100-999 require five characters, et cetera. Added CWE CWE-787 Added Reference https://github.com/perl5-dbi/dbi/commit/af79036c07aa9a457971c0f4136e37c85dc20978.patch Added Reference https://metacpan.org/release/HMBRAND/DBI-1.648/changes