CVE-2013-4184
First published: Tue Dec 10 2019(Updated: )
Perl module Data::UUID from CPAN version 1.219 vulnerable to symlink attacks
Credit: secalert@redhat.com secalert@redhat.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| debian/libdata-uuid-perl | <=1.226-1<=1.226-3 | 1.227-1 |
| Data\ | <1.224 | |
| Debian Linux | =8.0 | |
| Debian Linux | =9.0 | |
| Debian Linux | =10.0 |
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Reference Links
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2013/07/31/4
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/61534
- https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/cve-2013-4184
- https://bugs.gentoo.org/show_bug.cgi?id=CVE-2013-4184
- https://bugzilla.suse.com/show_bug.cgi?id=CVE-2013-4184
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/86103
- https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2013-4184
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce%40lists.fedoraproject.org/message/3F2KOK2SM2LFI4BNFOVV2G2XVJQBIMZL/
- https://github.com/rjbs/Data-UUID/issues/5
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce%40lists.fedoraproject.org/message/DTKH3TWUOXBAAZST7364UVZ4UPH4CEO7/
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce%40lists.fedoraproject.org/message/MATNG5VP46SXJB2JHAI2LXPUXCYUOYPE/
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2013-4184?
CVE-2013-4184 is considered a moderate severity vulnerability due to the potential for symlink attacks.
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.
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.
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.
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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