Vulnerability Description
The Data::FormValidator module 4.66 and earlier for Perl, when untaint_all_constraints is enabled, does not properly preserve the taint attribute of data, which might allow remote attackers to bypass the taint protection mechanism via form input.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Mark Stosberg | Data\ | <= 4.66, \ |
| Perl | Perl | All versions |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://bugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugreport.cgi?bug=629511ExploitPatch
- http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2011-September/065416.ExploitPatch
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2011/06/12/3ExploitPatch
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2011/06/13/13ExploitPatch
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2011/06/13/5
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/48167Exploit
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=712694ExploitPatch
- https://rt.cpan.org/Public/Bug/Display.html?id=61792Exploit
- http://bugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugreport.cgi?bug=629511ExploitPatch
- http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2011-September/065416.ExploitPatch
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2011/06/12/3ExploitPatch
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2011/06/13/13ExploitPatch
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2011/06/13/5
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/48167Exploit
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=712694ExploitPatch
FAQ
What is CVE-2011-2201?
CVE-2011-2201 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.3 (MEDIUM). The Data::FormValidator module 4.66 and earlier for Perl, when untaint_all_constraints is enabled, does not properly preserve the taint attribute of data, which might allow remote attackers to bypass ...
How severe is CVE-2011-2201?
CVE-2011-2201 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 4.3/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2011-2201?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Mark Stosberg Data\, Perl Perl.