HIGH · 7.5

CVE-2021-29662

The Data::Validate::IP module through 0.29 for Perl does not properly consider extraneous zero characters at the beginning of an IP address string, which (in some situations) allows attackers to bypas...

Vulnerability Description

The Data::Validate::IP module through 0.29 for Perl does not properly consider extraneous zero characters at the beginning of an IP address string, which (in some situations) allows attackers to bypass access control that is based on IP addresses.

CVSS Score

7.5

HIGH

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N
Attack Vector
NETWORK
Attack Complexity
LOW
Privileges Required
NONE
User Interaction
NONE
Scope
UNCHANGED
Confidentiality
NONE
Integrity
HIGH
Availability
NONE

Affected Products

VendorProductVersions
Data\\<= 0.29, validate\
NetappSnapcenter-

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

References

FAQ

What is CVE-2021-29662?

CVE-2021-29662 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). The Data::Validate::IP module through 0.29 for Perl does not properly consider extraneous zero characters at the beginning of an IP address string, which (in some situations) allows attackers to bypas...

How severe is CVE-2021-29662?

CVE-2021-29662 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-2021-29662?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Data\ \, Netapp Snapcenter.