Vulnerability Description
Integer overflow in the duplication operator in ActivePerl allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via a large multiplier, which may trigger a buffer overflow.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Activestate | Activeperl | 5.6.1 |
| Larry Wall | Perl | 5.3 |
References
- http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/fulldisclosure/2004-05/0878.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/10380Exploit
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/16224
- http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/fulldisclosure/2004-05/0878.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/10380Exploit
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/16224
FAQ
What is CVE-2004-2286?
CVE-2004-2286 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). Integer overflow in the duplication operator in ActivePerl allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via a large multiplier, which may trigger a ...
How severe is CVE-2004-2286?
CVE-2004-2286 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2004-2286?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Activestate Activeperl, Larry Wall Perl.