CVE-2011-4363
First published: Sun Oct 07 2012(Updated: )
ProcessTable.pm in the Proc::ProcessTable module 0.45 for Perl, when TTY information caching is enabled, allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on /tmp/TTYDEVS.
Credit: secalert@redhat.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| frii proc | =\-processtable | |
| Perl 5.30.0 |
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Reference Links
- http://bugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugreport.cgi?bug=650500
- http://www.osvdb.org/77428
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2011/11/30/2
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/50868
- https://rt.cpan.org/Public/Bug/Display.html?id=72862
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2011/11/30/3
- http://secunia.com/advisories/47015
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=CVE-2011-4363
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2011-4363?
CVE-2011-4363 is rated as a high-severity vulnerability due to its potential for local users to exploit the symlink attack.
How do I fix CVE-2011-4363?
To mitigate CVE-2011-4363, disable TTY information caching or upgrade the Proc::ProcessTable module to a newer, patched version.
Who is affected by CVE-2011-4363?
Local users on systems running Proc::ProcessTable version 0.45 with TTY information caching enabled are affected by CVE-2011-4363.
What type of attack is associated with CVE-2011-4363?
CVE-2011-4363 is associated with a symlink attack that can lead to arbitrary file overwriting.
What software versions are vulnerable to CVE-2011-4363?
Proc::ProcessTable version 0.45 is the specific version vulnerable to CVE-2011-4363.
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