CVE-2017-6512: Race Condition
First published: Thu Jun 01 2017(Updated: )
Last updated 24 July 2024
Credit: cve@mitre.org cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| File\ \ | <2.13 | |
| Canonical Ubuntu Linux | =12.04 | |
| Canonical Ubuntu Linux | =14.04 | |
| Canonical Ubuntu Linux | =16.04 | |
| Canonical Ubuntu Linux | =17.10 | |
| Debian Debian Linux | =8.0 | |
| Debian Debian Linux | =9.0 | |
| debian/perl | 5.32.1-4+deb11u3 5.32.1-4+deb11u1 5.36.0-7+deb12u1 5.38.2-5 |
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Reference Links
- http://cpansearch.perl.org/src/JKEENAN/File-Path-2.13/Changes
- http://security.cucumberlinux.com/security/details.php?id=153
- http://www.debian.org/security/2017/dsa-3873
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/99180
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1038610
- https://rt.cpan.org/Ticket/Display.html?id=121951
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201709-12
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/3625-1/
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/3625-2/
- https://launchpad.net/bugs/cve/CVE-2017-6512
- https://rt.cpan.org/Public/Bug/Display.html?id=121951
- https://github.com/jkeenan/File-Path/commit/e5ef95276ee8ad471c66ee574a5d42552b3a6af2
- https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2017-6512
- https://cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=CVE-2017-6512
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2017-6512
- https://ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2017-6512
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2017-6512?
CVE-2017-6512 is a vulnerability in the File-Path module for Perl that allows attackers to set the mode on arbitrary files through a race condition in the rmtree and remove_tree functions.
What is the severity of CVE-2017-6512?
The severity of CVE-2017-6512 is medium, with a severity value of 5.9.
Which software is affected by CVE-2017-6512?
The File-Path module before version 2.13 for Perl is affected, as well as Canonical Ubuntu Linux versions 12.04, 14.04, 16.04, and 17.10, and Debian Debian Linux versions 8.0 and 9.0.
How can I fix CVE-2017-6512 on Debian Linux?
To fix CVE-2017-6512 on Debian Linux, update the Perl package to version 5.36.0-7 or 5.36.0-9.
Where can I find more information about CVE-2017-6512?
You can find more information about CVE-2017-6512 on the MITRE CVE database (https://cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=CVE-2017-6512), the CPAN website (http://cpansearch.perl.org/src/JKEENAN/File-Path-2.13/Changes), and the Ubuntu security notices (https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-3625-1).
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