Vulnerability Description
The PerlIO implementation in Perl 5.8.0, when installed with setuid support (sperl), allows local users to create arbitrary files via the PERLIO_DEBUG variable.
CVSS Score
4.6
MEDIUM
AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Larry Wall | Perl | 5.8.0 |
References
- http://distro.conectiva.com.br/atualizacoes/?id=a&anuncio=001056
- http://fedoranews.org/updates/FEDORA--.shtml
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=110737149402683&w=2
- http://marc.info/?l=full-disclosure&m=110779723332339&w=2
- http://secunia.com/advisories/14120
- http://secunia.com/advisories/21646
- http://support.avaya.com/elmodocs2/security/ASA-2006-163.htm
- http://www.digitalmunition.com/DMA%5B2005-0131a%5D.txt
- http://www.gentoo.org/security/en/glsa/glsa-200502-13.xmlPatchVendor Advisory
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDKSA-2005:031
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2005-103.htmlPatchVendor Advisory
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2005-105.htmlPatchVendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/12426ExploitPatchVendor Advisory
- http://www.trustix.org/errata/2005/0003/Patch
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/19207
FAQ
What is CVE-2005-0155?
CVE-2005-0155 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.6 (MEDIUM). The PerlIO implementation in Perl 5.8.0, when installed with setuid support (sperl), allows local users to create arbitrary files via the PERLIO_DEBUG variable.
How severe is CVE-2005-0155?
CVE-2005-0155 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 4.6/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2005-0155?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Larry Wall Perl.