CVE-2004-0452: Race Condition
First published: Tue Dec 21 2004(Updated: )
Race condition in the rmtree function in the File::Path module in Perl 5.6.1 and 5.8.4 sets read/write permissions for the world, which allows local users to delete arbitrary files and directories, and possibly read files and directories, via a symlink attack.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Perl | =5.6.1 | |
| Perl | =5.8.4 |
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Reference Links
- http://www.debian.org/security/2004/dsa-620
- http://www.gentoo.org/security/en/glsa/glsa-200501-38.xml
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2005-103.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/12072
- http://secunia.com/advisories/12991
- http://secunia.com/advisories/18517
- http://fedoranews.org/updates/FEDORA--.shtml
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2005-105.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/55314
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=110547693019788&w=2
- https://www.ubuntu.com/usn/usn-44-1/
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/18650
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A9938
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2004-0452?
CVE-2004-0452 has been classified as a moderate severity vulnerability.
How do I fix CVE-2004-0452?
To fix CVE-2004-0452, upgrade Perl to a version later than 5.8.4.
Who is affected by CVE-2004-0452?
CVE-2004-0452 affects users running Perl version 5.6.1 or 5.8.4.
What exploitation methods are possible with CVE-2004-0452?
CVE-2004-0452 can be exploited through a symlink attack allowing local users to delete or read files they shouldn't access.
Is there a workaround for CVE-2004-0452?
Disabling or restricting the use of the affected File::Path module can serve as a temporary workaround for CVE-2004-0452.
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