Vulnerability Description
Session::Cookie in the HTML::EP module 0.2011 for Perl does not properly use the Storable::thaw function, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted request, which is not properly handled when it is deserialized.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Jochen Wiedmann | Html\ | \ |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://seclists.org/oss-sec/2013/q2/318
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/59833
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/84199
- http://seclists.org/oss-sec/2013/q2/318
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/59833
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/84199
FAQ
What is CVE-2012-6142?
CVE-2012-6142 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). Session::Cookie in the HTML::EP module 0.2011 for Perl does not properly use the Storable::thaw function, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted request, which is not pr...
How severe is CVE-2012-6142?
CVE-2012-6142 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-2012-6142?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Jochen Wiedmann Html\.