Vulnerability Description
The cpansign verify functionality in the Module::Signature module before 0.72 for Perl allows attackers to bypass the signature check and execute arbitrary code via a SIGNATURE file with a "special unknown cipher" that references an untrusted module in Digest/.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Canonical | Ubuntu Linux | 12.04 |
| Opensuse | Opensuse | 11.4 |
| Perlmonks | Module\ | <= 0.72, \ |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2013-07/msg00039.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2013-07/msg00043.html
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2013/06/05/16
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/60352
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-1896-1
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=971096
- https://github.com/audreyt/module-signature/commit/575f7bd6ba4cc7c92f841e8758f88ExploitPatch
- https://github.com/audreyt/module-signature/commit/cbd06b392a73c63159dc5c20ff5b3ExploitPatch
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2013-07/msg00039.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2013-07/msg00043.html
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2013/06/05/16
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/60352
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-1896-1
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=971096
- https://github.com/audreyt/module-signature/commit/575f7bd6ba4cc7c92f841e8758f88ExploitPatch
FAQ
What is CVE-2013-2145?
CVE-2013-2145 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.4 (MEDIUM). The cpansign verify functionality in the Module::Signature module before 0.72 for Perl allows attackers to bypass the signature check and execute arbitrary code via a SIGNATURE file with a "special un...
How severe is CVE-2013-2145?
CVE-2013-2145 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 4.4/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2013-2145?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Canonical Ubuntu Linux, Opensuse Opensuse, Perlmonks Module\.