RHSA-2023:6539: Moderate: perl-CPAN security update
The CPAN module is a tool to query, download and build perl modules from CPAN sites.Security Fix(es): perl: CPAN.pm does not verify TLS certificates when downloading distributions over HTTPS (CVE-2023-31484) For more details about the security issue(s), including the impact, a CVSS score, acknowledgments, and other related information, refer to the CVE page(s) listed in the References section.Additional Changes:For detailed information on changes in this release, see the Red Hat Enterprise Linux 9.3 Release Notes linked from the References section.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of RHSA-2023:6539?
The severity of RHSA-2023:6539 is classified as moderate.
What vulnerability is addressed by RHSA-2023:6539?
RHSA-2023:6539 addresses the vulnerability where the CPAN module does not verify TLS certificates when downloading distributions over HTTPS, identified as CVE-2023-31484.
How do I fix RHSA-2023:6539?
To fix RHSA-2023:6539, update the perl-CPAN package to the latest available version.
Which version of perl-CPAN is affected by RHSA-2023:6539?
All versions of perl-CPAN prior to the security fix are affected by RHSA-2023:6539.
Is RHSA-2023:6539 applicable to other operating systems?
RHSA-2023:6539 specifically applies to Red Hat Enterprise Linux systems using the perl-CPAN module.