Vulnerability Description
String::Compare::ConstantTime for Perl through 0.321 is vulnerable to timing attacks that allow an attacker to guess the length of a secret string. As stated in the documentation: "If the lengths of the strings are different, because equals returns false right away the size of the secret string may be leaked (but not its contents)." This is similar to CVE-2020-36829
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Fractal | String\ | <= 0.321, \ |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://metacpan.org/release/FRACTAL/String-Compare-ConstantTime-0.321/view/lib/Technical Description
FAQ
What is CVE-2024-13939?
CVE-2024-13939 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). String::Compare::ConstantTime for Perl through 0.321 is vulnerable to timing attacks that allow an attacker to guess the length of a secret string. As stated in the documentation: "If the lengths of ...
How severe is CVE-2024-13939?
CVE-2024-13939 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-2024-13939?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Fractal String\.