CVE-2013-7329: Infoleak
First published: Wed Feb 19 2014(Updated: )
It was reported [1],[2] that the CGI::Application perl module suffered from a flaw where, in certain cases, it would unexpectedly dump a complete set of web query data and server environment information as an error page. This could allow unintended disclosure of sensitive information. A suggested fix is available [3] and the commit that caused the problem [4] was most likely introduced in version 4.19. [1] <a href="https://rt.cpan.org/Public/Bug/Display.html?id=84403">https://rt.cpan.org/Public/Bug/Display.html?id=84403</a> [2] <a href="https://bugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugreport.cgi?bug=739505">https://bugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugreport.cgi?bug=739505</a> [3] <a href="https://github.com/markstos/CGI--Application/pull/15">https://github.com/markstos/CGI--Application/pull/15</a> [4] <a href="https://github.com/markstos/CGI--Application/commit/61d327646f01fe">https://github.com/markstos/CGI--Application/commit/61d327646f01fe</a>
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| debian/libcgi-application-perl | 4.61-1 4.61+~1.21+~1.00+~1.01-1 | |
| Perl CGI Application Module | <=4.50 |
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Reference Links
- https://rt.cpan.org/Ticket/Display.html?id=84403
- http://www.eyrie.org/~eagle/
- http://anonscm.debian.org/gitweb/?p=pkg-perl/packages/libcgi-application-perl.git;a=commitdiff;h=9f5d569
- https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2013-7329
- https://bugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugreport.cgi?bug=739505
- https://rt.cpan.org/Public/Bug/Display.html?id=84403
- https://github.com/markstos/CGI--Application/pull/15
- https://github.com/markstos/CGI--Application/commit/61d327646f01fe
- http://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2014/02/19/11
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/show_bug.cgi?id=1067185
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/show_bug.cgi?id=1067186
- https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/CVE-2013-7329
- http://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2014/02/20/1
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1067180
- http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2014-March/129436.html
- http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2014-March/129444.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/65687
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/91735
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2013-7329?
CVE-2013-7329 has been classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential for unintended information disclosure.
How do I fix CVE-2013-7329?
To fix CVE-2013-7329, update the libcgi-application-perl package to version 4.61-1 or later.
What systems are affected by CVE-2013-7329?
CVE-2013-7329 affects versions of the CGI::Application perl module up to and including 4.50.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2013-7329?
CVE-2013-7329 is an information disclosure vulnerability that can expose sensitive web query and server environment data.
Is CVE-2013-7329 exploitable remotely?
Yes, CVE-2013-7329 can be exploited remotely if an attacker can trigger the vulnerable component of the CGI::Application perl module.
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