Vulnerability Description
Stack-based buffer overflow in the CPerlHost::Add method in win32/perlhost.h in Perl before 5.24.3-RC1 and 5.26.x before 5.26.1-RC1 on Windows allows attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long environment variable.
CVSS Score
CRITICAL
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Perl | Perl | <= 5.24.2 |
| Microsoft | Windows | - |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/101051Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://perl5.git.perl.org/perl.git/log/refs/tags/v5.24.3-RC1Release NotesVendor Advisory
- https://perl5.git.perl.org/perl.git/log/refs/tags/v5.26.1-RC1Release NotesVendor Advisory
- https://rt.perl.org/Public/Bug/Display.html?id=131665ExploitPatchVendor Advisory
- https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20180426-0001/
- https://www.oracle.com/security-alerts/cpujul2020.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/101051Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://perl5.git.perl.org/perl.git/log/refs/tags/v5.24.3-RC1Release NotesVendor Advisory
- https://perl5.git.perl.org/perl.git/log/refs/tags/v5.26.1-RC1Release NotesVendor Advisory
- https://rt.perl.org/Public/Bug/Display.html?id=131665ExploitPatchVendor Advisory
- https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20180426-0001/
- https://www.oracle.com/security-alerts/cpujul2020.html
FAQ
What is CVE-2017-12814?
CVE-2017-12814 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL). Stack-based buffer overflow in the CPerlHost::Add method in win32/perlhost.h in Perl before 5.24.3-RC1 and 5.26.x before 5.26.1-RC1 on Windows allows attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long env...
How severe is CVE-2017-12814?
CVE-2017-12814 has been rated CRITICAL with a CVSS base score of 9.8/10. This is considered a critical vulnerability requiring immediate attention.
Is there a patch for CVE-2017-12814?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Perl Perl, Microsoft Windows.