Race Condition Vulnerability in Perl's File::Path Affects Multiple Systems
CVE-2008-5303

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Key Information:

Vendor: Perl
Status: File\
Vendor: CVE Published:; 1 December 2008

What is CVE-2008-5303?

A race condition vulnerability exists in the rmtree function within the File::Path module of Perl, specifically version 1.08. This flaw allows local users to exploit symlink attacks to delete arbitrary files, posing a significant risk to the integrity of the filesystem. The vulnerability is primarily attributed to a regression error connected to earlier vulnerabilities and requires careful handling in user environments to mitigate potential threats.

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