Vulnerability Description
Race condition in the rmtree function in File::Path.pm in Perl before 5.8.4 allows local users to create arbitrary setuid binaries in the tree being deleted, a different vulnerability than CVE-2004-0452.
CVSS Score
1.2
LOW
AV:L/AC:H/Au:N/C:N/I:P/A:N
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Larry Wall | Perl | 5.8.0 |
References
- ftp://patches.sgi.com/support/free/security/advisories/20060101-01-U
- http://distro.conectiva.com.br/atualizacoes/?id=a&anuncio=001056
- http://fedoranews.org/updates/FEDORA--.shtml
- http://secunia.com/advisories/14531
- http://secunia.com/advisories/17079
- http://secunia.com/advisories/18075
- http://secunia.com/advisories/18517
- http://secunia.com/advisories/55314
- http://www.debian.org/security/2005/dsa-696PatchVendor Advisory
- http://www.gentoo.org/security/en/glsa/glsa-200501-38.xmlPatchVendor Advisory
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDKSA-2005:079
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2005-674.html
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2005-881.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/advisories/8704
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/12767
FAQ
What is CVE-2005-0448?
CVE-2005-0448 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 1.2 (LOW). Race condition in the rmtree function in File::Path.pm in Perl before 5.8.4 allows local users to create arbitrary setuid binaries in the tree being deleted, a different vulnerability than CVE-2004-04...
How severe is CVE-2005-0448?
CVE-2005-0448 has been rated LOW with a CVSS base score of 1.2/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2005-0448?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Larry Wall Perl.