DBD::mysql: Multiple vulnerabilities

Background

MySQL driver for the Perl5 Database Interface (DBI)

Description

Multiple vulnerabilities have been discovered in DBD::mysql. Please review the CVE identifiers referenced below for details.

Impact

An attacker could cause a Denial of Service condition, execute arbitrary code, or have other unspecified impacts.

Workaround

There is no known workaround at this time.

Resolution

All DBD::mysql users should upgrade to the latest version:

 # emerge --sync
 # emerge --ask --oneshot --verbose ">=dev-perl/DBD-mysql-4.41.0"