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CVE-2002-1323

First published: Wed Dec 11 2002(Updated: )

Safe.pm 2.0.7 and earlier, when used in Perl 5.8.0 and earlier, may allow attackers to break out of safe compartments in (1) Safe::reval or (2) Safe::rdo using a redefined @_ variable, which is not reset between successive calls.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
cpan Safe.pm=2.0_7
sun linux=5.0.7
SGI IRIX=6.5.6
SGI IRIX=6.5.17f
SGI IRIX=6.5.1
SGI IRIX=6.5.10
SGI IRIX=6.5.17
SGI IRIX=6.5.12
SGI IRIX=6.5.18f
SGI IRIX=6.5.19f
SGI IRIX=6.5.21f
SGI IRIX=6.5.9
SGI IRIX=6.5.21m
SGI IRIX=6.5.19
SGI IRIX=6.5.17m
SGI IRIX=6.5.20m
SGI IRIX=6.5.15
SGI IRIX=6.5.3
SGI IRIX=6.5.14
SGI IRIX=6.5.8
SGI IRIX=6.5.19m
SGI IRIX=6.5.20f
cpan Safe.pm=2.0_6
SGI IRIX=6.5.5
SGI IRIX=6.5.4
SGI IRIX=6.5.11
SGI IRIX=6.5.2
SGI IRIX=6.5
SGI IRIX=6.5.7
SGI IRIX=6.5.18
SGI IRIX=6.5.18m
SGI IRIX=6.5.22
SGI IRIX=6.5.13
SGI IRIX=6.5.16
Xinuos UnixWare=7.1.3
Red Hat Enterprise Linux=2.1
Red Hat Enterprise Linux=2.1
Red Hat Enterprise Linux=2.1
Red Hat Linux Advanced Workstation=2.1
Sun SunOS=5.8
Oracle Solaris SPARC=9.0
SCO Open UNIX=8.0
Oracle Solaris SPARC=9.0
Red Hat Enterprise Linux=2.1
Red Hat Enterprise Linux=2.1
Xinuos UnixWare=7.1.2
Oracle Solaris SPARC=8.0
Red Hat Enterprise Linux=2.1

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2002-1323?

    CVE-2002-1323 is considered a high severity vulnerability due to its potential to allow code execution outside of safe compartments.

  • How do I fix CVE-2002-1323?

    To fix CVE-2002-1323, upgrade to Safe.pm version 2.0.8 or later which addresses this vulnerability.

  • What software is affected by CVE-2002-1323?

    Software using Safe.pm version 2.0.7 and earlier, particularly those deployed on Perl 5.8.0 and earlier, are affected by CVE-2002-1323.

  • What is the impact of exploiting CVE-2002-1323?

    Exploiting CVE-2002-1323 can lead to unauthorized access to the underlying system, allowing attackers to execute arbitrary code.

  • Is there a workaround for CVE-2002-1323?

    A temporary workaround for CVE-2002-1323 is to avoid using Safe::reval or Safe::rdo until the Safe.pm package has been upgraded.

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