What is the severity of CVE-2020-16155?

CVE-2020-16155 has a medium severity rating due to its potential impact on data integrity.

How do I fix CVE-2020-16155?

To fix CVE-2020-16155, upgrade the CPAN::Checksums package to a version that addresses the vulnerability.

What systems are affected by CVE-2020-16155?

CVE-2020-16155 affects versions of the CPAN::Checksums package prior to the fixed release.

What vulnerabilities does CVE-2020-16155 introduce?

CVE-2020-16155 may lead to issues with the verification of signed data, potentially compromising data integrity.

Is there a workaround for CVE-2020-16155?

There are no specific workarounds; updating to a secure version is the recommended approach.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2020-16155

medium

6.5

13/12/2021

4/8/2024

CVE-2020-16155

First published: Mon Dec 13 2021(Updated: )

The CPAN::Checksums package 2.12 for Perl does not uniquely define signed data.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
CPAN	=checksums_project-cpan\

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2020-16155?
CVE-2020-16155 has a medium severity rating due to its potential impact on data integrity.
How do I fix CVE-2020-16155?
To fix CVE-2020-16155, upgrade the CPAN::Checksums package to a version that addresses the vulnerability.
What systems are affected by CVE-2020-16155?
CVE-2020-16155 affects versions of the CPAN::Checksums package prior to the fixed release.
What vulnerabilities does CVE-2020-16155 introduce?
CVE-2020-16155 may lead to issues with the verification of signed data, potentially compromising data integrity.
Is there a workaround for CVE-2020-16155?
There are no specific workarounds; updating to a secure version is the recommended approach.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2020-16155?
CVE-2020-16155 has a medium severity rating due to its potential impact on data integrity.
How do I fix CVE-2020-16155?
To fix CVE-2020-16155, upgrade the CPAN::Checksums package to a version that addresses the vulnerability.
What systems are affected by CVE-2020-16155?
CVE-2020-16155 affects versions of the CPAN::Checksums package prior to the fixed release.
What vulnerabilities does CVE-2020-16155 introduce?
CVE-2020-16155 may lead to issues with the verification of signed data, potentially compromising data integrity.
Is there a workaround for CVE-2020-16155?
There are no specific workarounds; updating to a secure version is the recommended approach.