CVE-2009-0663

CVE-2009-0663 is a high-severity vulnerability in Cmu Dbd with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-119.

Key facts

Description

Heap-based buffer overflow in the DBD::Pg (aka DBD-Pg or libdbd-pg-perl) module 1.49 for Perl might allow context-dependent attackers to execute arbitrary code via unspecified input to an application that uses the getline and pg_getline functions to read database rows.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2009-0663?
Heap-based buffer overflow in the DBD::Pg (aka DBD-Pg or libdbd-pg-perl) module 1.49 for Perl might allow context-dependent attackers to execute arbitrary code via unspecified input to an application that uses the getline and pg_getline functions to read database rows.
How severe is CVE-2009-0663?
CVE-2009-0663 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2009-0663 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (90th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2009-0663?
CVE-2009-0663 affects Cmu Dbd. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2009-0663?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2009-0663 published?
CVE-2009-0663 was published on 2009-04-30 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

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