Heap-based Buffer Over-read in Perl Versions 5.22 to 5.26
CVE-2018-6798

7.5HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Debian
Status
Debian Linux
Vendor
CVE Published:
17 April 2018

What is CVE-2018-6798?

A vulnerability in Perl versions 5.22 to 5.26 allows malicious crafted locale dependent regular expressions to trigger a heap-based buffer over-read. This condition may lead to unauthorized information disclosure, enabling attackers to potentially exploit sensitive data residing in memory. It is crucial for users running affected versions to apply patches and updates provided by their respective vendors.

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References

https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2018:1192
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http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1040681
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https://usn.ubuntu.com/3625-1/
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CVSS V3.1

Score:
7.5
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
None
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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