CVE-2014-9906 is a critical use-after-free vulnerability affecting DBD::mysql versions prior to 4.029, including various Debian Linux distributions. This flaw allows attackers to trigger a denial of service or potentially execute arbitrary code by exploiting issues related to a lost server connection. With a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL), it poses a significant risk due to its network-based attack vector, low attack complexity, and high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. While there are no known public exploits in Metasploit, Nuclei, or ExploitDB, the vulnerability has garnered substantial community discussion, indicating awareness and potential interest among researchers.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
8.0CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:o:debian:debian_linux:8.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
<= 4.028CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:dbd-mysql_project:dbd-mysql:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 3.0
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
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