'Compress::Raw::Bzip2' Perl Module Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

BID:36082

Info

'Compress::Raw::Bzip2' Perl Module Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Bugtraq ID: 36082
Class: Design Error
CVE: CVE-2009-1884
Remote: Yes
Local: No
Published: Aug 18 2009 12:00AM
Updated: Dec 01 2009 10:05PM
Credit: The vendor reported the issue.
Vulnerable: Mandriva Linux Mandrake 2009.1 x86_64
Mandriva Linux Mandrake 2009.1
MandrakeSoft Enterprise Server 5 x86_64
MandrakeSoft Enterprise Server 5
Gentoo Linux
Compress::Raw::Bzip2 Compress::Raw::Bzip2 2.017
Activestate ActivePerl 5.10.1
Not Vulnerable: Compress::Raw::Bzip2 Compress::Raw::Bzip2 2.019
Activestate ActivePerl 5.10.1 build 1006

Discussion

'Compress::Raw::Bzip2' Perl Module Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

The 'Compress::Raw::Bzip2' Perl module is prone to a remote code-execution vulnerability.

Successful exploits may allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause denial-of-service conditions in applications that use the vulnerable module.

Versions prior to 'Compress::Raw::Bzip2' 2.019 are affected.

Exploit / POC

'Compress::Raw::Bzip2' Perl Module Remote Code Execution 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

'Compress::Raw::Bzip2' Perl Module Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Solution:
Updates are available. Please see the references for details.


Mandriva Linux Mandrake 2009.1

MandrakeSoft Enterprise Server 5 x86_64

Mandriva Linux Mandrake 2009.1 x86_64

MandrakeSoft Enterprise Server 5

Compress::Raw::Bzip2 Compress::Raw::Bzip2 2.017

References

'Compress::Raw::Bzip2' Perl Module Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

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