Race Condition in Perl's File::Path Function Affects Local Users
CVE-2008-5302

Currently unrated

Key Information:

Vendor

Perl

Status
File\
Vendor
CVE Published:
1 December 2008

What is CVE-2008-5302?

A race condition exists in the rmtree function of Perl's File::Path module versions 1.08 and 2.07, which enables local users to conduct symlink attacks resulting in the creation of arbitrary setuid binaries. This vulnerability represents a regression tied to prior issues in CVE-2005-0448 and is distinct from other related vulnerabilities due to the specific versions of Perl and File::Path affected.

References

http://secunia.com/advisories/32980
third-party-advisoryx_refsource_SECUNIA
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/47043
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https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/...
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Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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