Cache::Cache Perl Module '/tmp' Insecure File Permissions Vulnerabilities

Bugtraq ID:	39189
Class:	Design Error
CVE:
Remote:	No
Local:	Yes
Published:	Apr 05 2010 12:00AM
Updated:	Apr 05 2010 12:00AM
Credit:	Larry W. Cashdollar
Vulnerable:	DeWitt Clinton Cache::Cache 1.06
Not Vulnerable:

Cache::Cache Perl Module '/tmp' Insecure File Permissions Vulnerabilities

Cache::Cache is prone to multiple insecure file-permission vulnerabilities.

An attacker can exploit these issues to obtain sensitive information or corrupt sensitive files that may lead to denial-of-service conditions.

Cache::Cache 1.06 is vulnerable; other versions may also be affected.

Note: This module is no longer being maintained by its author.

Cache::Cache Perl Module '/tmp' Insecure File Permissions Vulnerabilities

Attackers can use readily available tools and standard commands to exploit these issues.

Cache::Cache Perl Module '/tmp' Insecure File Permissions Vulnerabilities

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

Cache::Cache Perl Module '/tmp' Insecure File Permissions Vulnerabilities

References:

• Cache::Cache Homepage (DeWitt Clinton)
  
• FileCache: tmp file permission vulnerability. (Vapid Labs)