Perl File::Find::Object Module Format String Vulnerability

BID:31938

Info

Perl File::Find::Object Module Format String Vulnerability

Bugtraq ID: 31938
Class: Input Validation Error
CVE:
Remote: Yes
Local: No
Published: Oct 27 2008 12:00AM
Updated: Oct 28 2008 04:26PM
Credit: Shlomi Fish
Vulnerable: Olivier Thauvin File::Find::Object 0.1
Not Vulnerable: Olivier Thauvin File::Find::Object 0.1.1

Discussion

Perl File::Find::Object Module Format String Vulnerability

The Perl File::Find::Object module is prone to a format-string vulnerability in its handling of certain loop conditions. An attacker may exploit this issue if an application using the vulnerable library scans a maliciously constructed directory tree.

Versions prior to File::Find::Object 0.1.1 are vulnerable to this issue.

Exploit / POC

Perl File::Find::Object Module Format String Vulnerability

Currently we are not aware of any working exploits. If you feel we are in error or if you are aware of more recent information, please mail us at: [email protected].

Solution / Fix

Perl File::Find::Object Module Format String Vulnerability

Solution:
The vendor has released updates. Please see the references for more information.

References

Perl File::Find::Object Module Format String Vulnerability

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