Vulnerability Description
_is_safe in the File::Temp module for Perl does not properly handle symlinks.
CVSS Score
3.3
LOW
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Cpan | File\ | \ |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2011/11/04/2Mailing ListThird Party Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2011/11/04/4Mailing ListThird Party Advisory
- https://github.com/Perl-Toolchain-Gang/File-Temp/issues/14ExploitThird Party Advisory
- https://rt.cpan.org/Public/Bug/Display.html?id=69106Issue TrackingPatchVendor Advisory
- https://seclists.org/oss-sec/2011/q4/238Mailing ListThird Party Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2011/11/04/2Mailing ListThird Party Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2011/11/04/4Mailing ListThird Party Advisory
- https://github.com/Perl-Toolchain-Gang/File-Temp/issues/14ExploitThird Party Advisory
- https://rt.cpan.org/Public/Bug/Display.html?id=69106Issue TrackingPatchVendor Advisory
- https://seclists.org/oss-sec/2011/q4/238Mailing ListThird Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2011-4116?
CVE-2011-4116 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 3.3 (LOW). _is_safe in the File::Temp module for Perl does not properly handle symlinks.
How severe is CVE-2011-4116?
CVE-2011-4116 has been rated LOW with a CVSS base score of 3.3/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2011-4116?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Cpan File\.