CVE-2005-0155: Medium severity larry wall perl vulnerability

Published Feb 7, 2005
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Updated

The PerlIO implementation in Perl 5.8.0, when installed with setuid support (sperl), allows local users to create arbitrary files via the PERLIODEBUG variable.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Larry Wall Perl=5.8.0

Event History

Feb 7, 2005
CVE Published
via MITRE·10:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·10:00 AM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2005-0155?

CVE-2005-0155 has been classified as a high-severity vulnerability due to its potential to allow local users to create arbitrary files.

2

How do I fix CVE-2005-0155?

To fix CVE-2005-0155, you should upgrade to a version of Perl that is later than 5.8.0 and does not include the vulnerable setuid configuration.

3

Who is affected by CVE-2005-0155?

Local users on systems running Perl 5.8.0 with setuid support enabled are affected by CVE-2005-0155.

4

What can attackers achieve by exploiting CVE-2005-0155?

Attackers can exploit CVE-2005-0155 to create arbitrary files, which can lead to further system compromise.

5

Is CVE-2005-0155 a remote or local vulnerability?

CVE-2005-0155 is a local vulnerability, as it requires access to the system to be exploited.

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