CVE-2005-0155
First published: Mon Feb 07 2005(Updated: )
The PerlIO implementation in Perl 5.8.0, when installed with setuid support (sperl), allows local users to create arbitrary files via the PERLIO_DEBUG variable.
Credit: cve@mitre.org cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Perl | =5.8.0 |
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Reference Links
- http://www.gentoo.org/security/en/glsa/glsa-200502-13.xml
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2005-103.html
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2005-105.html
- http://www.trustix.org/errata/2005/0003/
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/12426
- http://secunia.com/advisories/14120
- http://fedoranews.org/updates/FEDORA--.shtml
- http://distro.conectiva.com.br/atualizacoes/?id=a&anuncio=001056
- http://support.avaya.com/elmodocs2/security/ASA-2006-163.htm
- http://secunia.com/advisories/21646
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDKSA-2005:031
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=110737149402683&w=2
- http://marc.info/?l=full-disclosure&m=110779723332339&w=2
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/19207
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A10404
- http://www.digitalmunition.com/DMA[2005-0131a].txt
- http://www.digitalmunition.com/DMA%5B2005-0131a%5D.txt
Frequently Asked Questions
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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