Vulnerability Description
The canonpath function in the File::Spec module in PathTools before 3.62, as used in Perl, does not properly preserve the taint attribute of data, which might allow context-dependent attackers to bypass the taint protection mechanism via a crafted string.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Canonical | Ubuntu Linux | 15.04 |
| Perl | Pathtools | <= 3.61 |
| Debian | Debian Linux | 8.0 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://cpansearch.perl.org/src/RJBS/PathTools-3.62/Changes
- http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2016-January/175494.ht
- http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2016-January/176228.ht
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2016-03/msg00112.html
- http://www.debian.org/security/2016/dsa-3441
- http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/security-advisory/cpujul2017-3236622.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/80504
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1034772
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2878-1
- https://h20566.www2.hpe.com/portal/site/hpsc/public/kb/docDisplay?docId=emr_na-c
- https://rt.perl.org/Public/Bug/Display.html?id=126862Vendor Advisory
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201701-75
- https://www.oracle.com/security-alerts/cpujul2020.html
- http://cpansearch.perl.org/src/RJBS/PathTools-3.62/Changes
- http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2016-January/175494.ht
FAQ
What is CVE-2015-8607?
CVE-2015-8607 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.3 (HIGH). The canonpath function in the File::Spec module in PathTools before 3.62, as used in Perl, does not properly preserve the taint attribute of data, which might allow context-dependent attackers to bypa...
How severe is CVE-2015-8607?
CVE-2015-8607 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.3/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2015-8607?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Canonical Ubuntu Linux, Perl Pathtools, Debian Debian Linux.