Vulnerability Description
The Mojolicious module before 8.65 for Perl is vulnerable to secure_compare timing attacks that allow an attacker to guess the length of a secret string. Only versions after 1.74 are affected.
CVSS Score
7.5
HIGH
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
References
- https://github.com/mojolicious/mojo/issues/1599
- https://github.com/mojolicious/mojo/pull/1601
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2024/06/msg00025.html
- https://github.com/mojolicious/mojo/issues/1599
- https://github.com/mojolicious/mojo/pull/1601
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2024/06/msg00025.html
FAQ
What is CVE-2020-36829?
CVE-2020-36829 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). The Mojolicious module before 8.65 for Perl is vulnerable to secure_compare timing attacks that allow an attacker to guess the length of a secret string. Only versions after 1.74 are affected.
How severe is CVE-2020-36829?
CVE-2020-36829 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-2020-36829?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Review vendor security bulletins for remediation guidance.