CVE-2008-2827
First published: Mon Jun 23 2008(Updated: )
The rmtree function in lib/File/Path.pm in Perl 5.10 does not properly check permissions before performing a chmod, which allows local users to modify the permissions of arbitrary files via a symlink attack, a different vulnerability than CVE-2005-0448 and CVE-2004-0452.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Perl 5.30.0 | =5.10 |
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Reference Links
- http://bugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugreport.cgi?bug=487319
- http://rt.cpan.org/Public/Bug/Display.html?id=36982
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/29902
- http://secunia.com/advisories/30790
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2008-08/msg00006.html
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2008:165
- https://www.redhat.com/archives/fedora-package-announce/2008-June/msg01025.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/30837
- http://secunia.com/advisories/31687
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1020373
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/43308
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2008-2827?
CVE-2008-2827 has a medium severity rating due to its potential for local privilege escalation via symlink attacks.
How do I fix CVE-2008-2827?
To fix CVE-2008-2827, upgrade to a version of Perl higher than 5.10 that addresses the permissions check issue.
Who is affected by CVE-2008-2827?
Users running Perl version 5.10 are affected by CVE-2008-2827, particularly in environments where file permissions are managed.
What is a symlink attack in relation to CVE-2008-2827?
A symlink attack in CVE-2008-2827 allows local users to exploit improper permission checks to change permissions on arbitrary files.
Is CVE-2008-2827 related to other vulnerabilities?
Yes, CVE-2008-2827 is a different vulnerability than CVE-2005-0448 and CVE-2004-0452, although they all involve permission issues.
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