CVE-2013-4184: Medium severity data\ vulnerability

Published Dec 10, 2019
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Updated

Perl module Data::UUID from CPAN version 1.219 vulnerable to symlink attacks

Affected Software

5 affected componentsFixes available
debian/libdata-uuid-perl<=1.226-1, <=1.226-3
1.227-1
Data\ \<1.224
Debian Debian Linux=8.0
Debian Debian Linux=9.0
Debian Debian Linux=10.0

Event History

Dec 10, 2019
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:00 AM
DescriptionWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2013-4184?

CVE-2013-4184 is considered a moderate severity vulnerability due to the potential for symlink attacks.

2

How do I fix CVE-2013-4184?

To fix CVE-2013-4184, update the Perl module Data::UUID to version 1.227-1 or later.

3

Which versions are affected by CVE-2013-4184?

Versions of the Data::UUID Perl module prior to 1.227 and those up to 1.226-3 on Debian are affected by CVE-2013-4184.

4

What types of systems are impacted by CVE-2013-4184?

CVE-2013-4184 impacts systems running affected versions of the Data::UUID module, particularly in Debian Linux distributions.

5

Is CVE-2013-4184 exploitability high?

The exploitability of CVE-2013-4184 is moderate, requiring an attacker to have specific conditions to execute the attack.

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