Vulnerability Description
Untrusted search path vulnerability in Perl before 5.8.7-r1 on Gentoo Linux allows local users in the portage group to gain privileges via a malicious shared object in the Portage temporary build directory, which is part of the RUNPATH.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Larry Wall | Perl | <= 5.8.6 |
References
- http://secunia.com/advisories/17232Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/55314
- http://www.gentoo.org/security/en/glsa/glsa-200510-14.xmlPatch
- http://www.osvdb.org/20086
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/15120Patch
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2005/2119
- http://secunia.com/advisories/17232Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/55314
- http://www.gentoo.org/security/en/glsa/glsa-200510-14.xmlPatch
- http://www.osvdb.org/20086
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/15120Patch
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2005/2119
FAQ
What is CVE-2005-4278?
CVE-2005-4278 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.2 (HIGH). Untrusted search path vulnerability in Perl before 5.8.7-r1 on Gentoo Linux allows local users in the portage group to gain privileges via a malicious shared object in the Portage temporary build dire...
How severe is CVE-2005-4278?
CVE-2005-4278 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.2/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2005-4278?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Larry Wall Perl.