RETIRED: Perl PAR and PAR-Packer Modules Insecure Temporary File Creation Vulnerability

BID:50889

Info

RETIRED: Perl PAR and PAR-Packer Modules Insecure Temporary File Creation Vulnerability

Bugtraq ID: 50889
Class: Design Error
CVE:
Remote: No
Local: Yes
Published: Dec 02 2011 12:00AM
Updated: Dec 21 2011 06:39PM
Credit: John Lightsey
Vulnerable: Audrey Tang PAR-Packer Module 1.010
Audrey Tang PAR Module 1.002
Not Vulnerable: Audrey Tang PAR-Packer Module 1.011
Audrey Tang PAR Module 1.003

Discussion

RETIRED: Perl PAR and PAR-Packer Modules Insecure Temporary File Creation Vulnerability

Perl PAR and PAR-Packer modules are prone to a vulnerability because they create temporary files in an insecure manner.

Successfully mounting a symlink attack may allow the attacker to gain elevated privileges, corrupt sensitive files, or gain access to sensitive information. Other attacks may also be possible.

The following versions are affected:

Versions prior to Perl PAR-Packer 1.003
Versions prior to Perl PAR 1.011

This BID is being retired as a duplicate of BID 50540 (CPAN PAR::Packer Module Insecure Temporary Directory Creation Vulnerability).

Exploit / POC

RETIRED: Perl PAR and PAR-Packer Modules Insecure Temporary File Creation Vulnerability

An attacker can use readily available commands to exploit this issue.

Solution / Fix

RETIRED: Perl PAR and PAR-Packer Modules Insecure Temporary File Creation Vulnerability

Solution:
The vendor released an update. Please see the references for details.

References

RETIRED: Perl PAR and PAR-Packer Modules Insecure Temporary File Creation Vulnerability

References:
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