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- USN-3684-1
USN-3684-1: Perl vulnerability
First published: Wed Jun 13 2018(Updated: )
It was discovered that Perl incorrectly handled certain archive files. An attacker could possibly use this to overwrite arbitrary files.
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| All of | ||
| ubuntu/perl | <5.26.1-6ubuntu0.1 | 5.26.1-6ubuntu0.1 |
| =18.04 | ||
| All of | ||
| ubuntu/perl | <5.26.0-8ubuntu1.2 | 5.26.0-8ubuntu1.2 |
| =17.10 | ||
| All of | ||
| ubuntu/perl | <5.22.1-9ubuntu0.5 | 5.22.1-9ubuntu0.5 |
| =16.04 | ||
| All of | ||
| ubuntu/perl | <5.18.2-2ubuntu1.6 | 5.18.2-2ubuntu1.6 |
| =14.04 |
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Reference Links
- https://ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2018-12015
- https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-3684-2
- https://launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/perl/5.26.1-6ubuntu0.1
- https://launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/perl/5.26.0-8ubuntu1.2
- https://launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/perl/5.22.1-9ubuntu0.5
- https://launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/perl/5.18.2-2ubuntu1.6
- https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-3684-1 (Advisory)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the vulnerability ID for the Perl vulnerability?
The vulnerability ID for the Perl vulnerability is USN-3684-1.
What is the severity of the Perl vulnerability?
The severity of the Perl vulnerability is not mentioned in the description.
How does the Perl vulnerability impact affected systems?
The Perl vulnerability allows attackers to overwrite arbitrary files on affected systems.
How can I fix the Perl vulnerability?
To fix the Perl vulnerability, update the Perl package to version 5.26.1-6ubuntu0.1 or higher.
Where can I find more information about the Perl vulnerability?
You can find more information about the Perl vulnerability at the following references: [CVE-2018-12015](https://ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2018-12015), [USN-3684-2](https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-3684-2), [Perl source](https://launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/perl/5.26.1-6ubuntu0.1).
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