What is the severity of CVE-2011-4116?

CVE-2011-4116 has been classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential impact on file security in Perl applications.

How do I fix CVE-2011-4116?

To fix CVE-2011-4116, you should update the File::Temp module to the latest version available that addresses this security issue.

What versions of File::Temp are affected by CVE-2011-4116?

CVE-2011-4116 affects all versions of the File::Temp module prior to the patched version that resolves this vulnerability.

What kind of vulnerability is CVE-2011-4116?

CVE-2011-4116 is a symbolic link vulnerability that can allow unauthorized access to files due to improper handling of symlinks by the File::Temp module.

Who is affected by CVE-2011-4116?

Any applications that use the File::Temp module in Perl are potentially affected by CVE-2011-4116 and should take steps to mitigate the risk.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2011-4116

high

7.5

CWE

31/1/2020

7/8/2024

CVE-2011-4116

First published: Fri Jan 31 2020(Updated: )

_is_safe in the File::Temp module for Perl does not properly handle symlinks.

Credit: secalert@redhat.com

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Cpan File\	=\-temp

Remedy

https://rt.cpan.org/Public/Bug/Display.html?id=69106

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2011-4116?
CVE-2011-4116 has been classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential impact on file security in Perl applications.
How do I fix CVE-2011-4116?
To fix CVE-2011-4116, you should update the File::Temp module to the latest version available that addresses this security issue.
What versions of File::Temp are affected by CVE-2011-4116?
CVE-2011-4116 affects all versions of the File::Temp module prior to the patched version that resolves this vulnerability.
What kind of vulnerability is CVE-2011-4116?
CVE-2011-4116 is a symbolic link vulnerability that can allow unauthorized access to files due to improper handling of symlinks by the File::Temp module.
Who is affected by CVE-2011-4116?
Any applications that use the File::Temp module in Perl are potentially affected by CVE-2011-4116 and should take steps to mitigate the risk.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2011-4116?
CVE-2011-4116 has been classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential impact on file security in Perl applications.
How do I fix CVE-2011-4116?
To fix CVE-2011-4116, you should update the File::Temp module to the latest version available that addresses this security issue.
What versions of File::Temp are affected by CVE-2011-4116?
CVE-2011-4116 affects all versions of the File::Temp module prior to the patched version that resolves this vulnerability.
What kind of vulnerability is CVE-2011-4116?
CVE-2011-4116 is a symbolic link vulnerability that can allow unauthorized access to files due to improper handling of symlinks by the File::Temp module.
Who is affected by CVE-2011-4116?
Any applications that use the File::Temp module in Perl are potentially affected by CVE-2011-4116 and should take steps to mitigate the risk.