CVE-2003-0618: Low severity Perl suidperl vulnerability

Published Mar 25, 2004
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Updated

Multiple vulnerabilities in suidperl 5.6.1 and earlier allow a local user to obtain sensitive information about files for which the user does not have appropriate permissions.

Affected Software

2 affected components
Perl suidperl
Debian Debian Linux=3.0

Event History

Mar 25, 2004
CVE Published
via MITRE·10:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·10:00 AM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2003-0618?

CVE-2003-0618 is considered to have high severity due to its potential to allow local users unauthorized access to sensitive information.

2

How do I fix CVE-2003-0618?

To fix CVE-2003-0618, it is recommended to upgrade to a version of suidperl later than 5.6.1 that addresses the vulnerabilities.

3

What software is affected by CVE-2003-0618?

CVE-2003-0618 affects suidperl versions 5.6.1 and earlier, as well as specific versions of Debian Linux.

4

Who is impacted by CVE-2003-0618?

Local users on systems running affected versions of suidperl or Debian Linux are impacted by CVE-2003-0618.

5

What are the risks of CVE-2003-0618?

The risks associated with CVE-2003-0618 include exposure of sensitive file information to unauthorized local users.

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