Vulnerability Description
Heap-based buffer overflow in the Perl_repeatcpy function in util.c in Perl 5.12.x before 5.12.5, 5.14.x before 5.14.3, and 5.15.x before 15.15.5 allows context-dependent attackers to cause a denial of service (memory consumption and crash) or possibly execute arbitrary code via the 'x' string repeat operator.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Perl | Perl | 5.12.0 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://kb.juniper.net/InfoCenter/index?page=content&id=JSA10673
- http://kb.juniper.net/InfoCenter/index?page=content&id=JSA10705
- http://kb.juniper.net/InfoCenter/index?page=content&id=JSA10735
- http://perl5.git.perl.org/perl.git/commit/2709980d5a193ce6f3a16f0d19879a6560dcdePatchVendor Advisory
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2013-0685.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/51457Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/55314
- http://www.debian.org/security/2012/dsa-2586
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2013:113
- http://www.nntp.perl.org/group/perl.perl5.porters/2012/10/msg193886.html
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2012/10/26/2
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2012/10/27/1
- http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/topics/security/ovmbulletinjul2016-3090546.htm
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/56287
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-1643-1
FAQ
What is CVE-2012-5195?
CVE-2012-5195 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). Heap-based buffer overflow in the Perl_repeatcpy function in util.c in Perl 5.12.x before 5.12.5, 5.14.x before 5.14.3, and 5.15.x before 15.15.5 allows context-dependent attackers to cause a denial o...
How severe is CVE-2012-5195?
CVE-2012-5195 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2012-5195?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Perl Perl.