Vulnerability Description
Untrusted search path vulnerability in Module::Signature before 0.75 allows local users to gain privileges via a Trojan horse module under the current working directory, as demonstrated by a Trojan horse Text::Diff module.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Module-Signature Project | Module-Signature | <= 0.74 |
| Canonical | Ubuntu Linux | 12.04 |
References
- http://ubuntu.com/usn/usn-2607-1
- http://www.debian.org/security/2015/dsa-3261
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2015/04/07/1
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2015/04/23/17
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/73937
- https://github.com/audreyt/module-signature/commit/c41e8885b862b9fce2719449bc933
- https://metacpan.org/changes/distribution/Module-Signature
- http://ubuntu.com/usn/usn-2607-1
- http://www.debian.org/security/2015/dsa-3261
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2015/04/07/1
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2015/04/23/17
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/73937
- https://github.com/audreyt/module-signature/commit/c41e8885b862b9fce2719449bc933
- https://metacpan.org/changes/distribution/Module-Signature
FAQ
What is CVE-2015-3409?
CVE-2015-3409 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.2 (HIGH). Untrusted search path vulnerability in Module::Signature before 0.75 allows local users to gain privileges via a Trojan horse module under the current working directory, as demonstrated by a Trojan ho...
How severe is CVE-2015-3409?
CVE-2015-3409 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.2/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2015-3409?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Module-Signature Project Module-Signature, Canonical Ubuntu Linux.