CVE-2011-4115: High severity cpan parallel vulnerability

Published Jan 31, 2020
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Updated

Parallel::ForkManager module before 1.0.0 for Perl does not properly handle temporary files.

Affected Software

1 affected component
CPAN Parallel\<1.0.0

Event History

Jan 31, 2020
CVE Published
via MITRE·05:12 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·05:12 PM
DescriptionWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2011-4115?

CVE-2011-4115 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its impact on file handling in the Parallel::ForkManager module.

2

How do I fix CVE-2011-4115?

To fix CVE-2011-4115, upgrade the Parallel::ForkManager module to version 1.0.0 or later.

3

What is CVE-2011-4115 related to?

CVE-2011-4115 is related to improper handling of temporary files in the Parallel::ForkManager module for Perl.

4

Which versions are affected by CVE-2011-4115?

CVE-2011-4115 affects all versions of the Parallel::ForkManager module prior to 1.0.0.

5

Is CVE-2011-4115 remotely exploitable?

CVE-2011-4115 may be remotely exploitable depending on the application's use of the affected module.

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