Vulnerability Description
IO::Uncompress::Unzip versions before 2.215 for Perl propagate uncaught exception when parsing zip header with malformed DOS date. _dosToUnixTime() decodes the local-file-header last-modification date field and calls Time::Local::timelocal() without an eval guard. A header whose date field decodes to an out-of-range month, day, or hour causes timelocal() to die. The exception propagates out of IO::Uncompress::Unzip->new($file) where callers expect undef plus $UnzipError.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://github.com/pmqs/IO-Compress/commit/fd28c1d2374eee9811f6d0c5bddc0957abdf1
- https://github.com/pmqs/IO-Compress/issues/65
- https://metacpan.org/release/PMQS/IO-Compress-2.215/changes
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2026/05/27/1
FAQ
What is CVE-2025-15649?
CVE-2025-15649 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.5 (MEDIUM). IO::Uncompress::Unzip versions before 2.215 for Perl propagate uncaught exception when parsing zip header with malformed DOS date. _dosToUnixTime() decodes the local-file-header last-modification dat...
How severe is CVE-2025-15649?
CVE-2025-15649 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2025-15649?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Review vendor security bulletins for remediation guidance.