Vulnerability Description
The rmtree function in lib/File/Path.pm in Perl 5.10 does not properly check permissions before performing a chmod, which allows local users to modify the permissions of arbitrary files via a symlink attack, a different vulnerability than CVE-2005-0448 and CVE-2004-0452.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Perl | Perl | 5.10 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://bugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugreport.cgi?bug=487319Exploit
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2008-08/msg00006.html
- http://rt.cpan.org/Public/Bug/Display.html?id=36982Exploit
- http://secunia.com/advisories/30790
- http://secunia.com/advisories/30837
- http://secunia.com/advisories/31687
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2008:165
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/29902
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1020373
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/43308
- https://www.redhat.com/archives/fedora-package-announce/2008-June/msg01025.html
- http://bugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugreport.cgi?bug=487319Exploit
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2008-08/msg00006.html
- http://rt.cpan.org/Public/Bug/Display.html?id=36982Exploit
- http://secunia.com/advisories/30790
FAQ
What is CVE-2008-2827?
CVE-2008-2827 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.6 (MEDIUM). The rmtree function in lib/File/Path.pm in Perl 5.10 does not properly check permissions before performing a chmod, which allows local users to modify the permissions of arbitrary files via a symlink ...
How severe is CVE-2008-2827?
CVE-2008-2827 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-2008-2827?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Perl Perl.