Vulnerability Description
The Config::IniFiles module before 2.71 for Perl creates temporary files with predictable names, which allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack. NOTE: some of these details are obtained from third party information. NOTE: it has been reported that this might only be exploitable by writing in the same directory as the .ini file. If this is the case, then this issue might not cross privilege boundaries.
CVSS Score
LOW
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Shlomi Fish | Config-Inifiles | <= 2.70 |
References
- http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2012-May/080713.html
- http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2012-May/080716.html
- http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2012-May/081207.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/48990Vendor Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2012/05/02/6
- http://www.osvdb.org/81671
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/53361
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-1543-1
- https://bitbucket.org/shlomif/perl-config-inifiles/changeset/a08fa26f4f59ExploitPatch
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=818386
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/75328
- http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2012-May/080713.html
- http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2012-May/080716.html
- http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2012-May/081207.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/48990Vendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2012-2451?
CVE-2012-2451 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 3.6 (LOW). The Config::IniFiles module before 2.71 for Perl creates temporary files with predictable names, which allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack. NOTE: some of these detail...
How severe is CVE-2012-2451?
CVE-2012-2451 has been rated LOW with a CVSS base score of 3.6/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2012-2451?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Shlomi Fish Config-Inifiles.