Vulnerability Description
The _compile function in Maketext.pm in the Locale::Maketext implementation in Perl before 5.17.7 does not properly handle backslashes and fully qualified method names during compilation of bracket notation, which allows context-dependent attackers to execute arbitrary commands via crafted input to an application that accepts translation strings from users, as demonstrated by the TWiki application before 5.1.3, and the Foswiki application 1.0.x through 1.0.10 and 1.1.x through 1.1.6.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Perl | Perl | <= 5.16.2 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://bugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugreport.cgi?bug=695224
- http://code.activestate.com/lists/perl5-porters/187746/
- http://code.activestate.com/lists/perl5-porters/187763/
- http://kb.juniper.net/InfoCenter/index?page=content&id=JSA10705
- http://kb.juniper.net/InfoCenter/index?page=content&id=JSA10735
- http://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2012/12/11/4
- http://perl5.git.perl.org/perl.git/blob/HEAD:/pod/perl5177delta.pod
- http://perl5.git.perl.org/perl.git/commit/1735f6f53ca19f99c6e9e39496c486af323ba6Patch
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2013-0685.html
- http://sourceforge.net/mailarchive/message.php?msg_id=30219695
- http://twiki.org/cgi-bin/view/Codev/SecurityAlert-CVE-2012-6329
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2013:113
- http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/topics/security/ovmbulletinjul2016-3090546.htm
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/56950
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2099-1
FAQ
What is CVE-2012-6329?
CVE-2012-6329 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). The _compile function in Maketext.pm in the Locale::Maketext implementation in Perl before 5.17.7 does not properly handle backslashes and fully qualified method names during compilation of bracket no...
How severe is CVE-2012-6329?
CVE-2012-6329 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-2012-6329?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Perl Perl.