First published: Thu Dec 06 2001(Updated: )
Buffer overflow in PerlIS.dll in Activestate ActivePerl 5.6.1.629 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via an HTTP request for a long filename that ends in a .pl extension.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
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ActiveState ActivePerl | <=5.6.1.629 |
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CVE-2001-0815 is considered a critical vulnerability due to the potential for remote code execution.
To fix CVE-2001-0815, upgrade to ActivePerl version 5.6.1.630 or later, which addresses the buffer overflow issue.
CVE-2001-0815 affects users of ActiveState ActivePerl versions 5.6.1.629 and earlier.
CVE-2001-0815 can allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on vulnerable systems through crafted HTTP requests.
CVE-2001-0815 remains relevant as it highlights the importance of regularly updating and patching web server components.