CVE-2026-9698
Critical
Description
DBI versions before 1.648 for Perl saved errors in a limited-sized buffer. Error messages that were returned when RaiseError, PrintError or HandleError were set were written to a 200-byte buffer without a length limit. Attackers that can influence the error text in an application can trigger a buffer overflow.
SeverityCritical
CVSS9.8
Exploit probability—
Product
Perl Dbi
PublishedJun 9, 2026
First seenJun 9, 2026
Weakness typeCWE-787Out-of-bounds write
How to fix
Update
- perl dbi1.648 or later
Affected products
| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| perl dbi | v < 1.648 | 1.648 |
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