Perl 'Digest::SHA' Module Double Free Memory Corruption Vulnerability
BID:57325
Info
Perl 'Digest::SHA' Module Double Free Memory Corruption Vulnerability
| Bugtraq ID: | 57325 |
| Class: | Unknown |
| CVE: | |
| Remote: | Yes |
| Local: | No |
| Published: | Jan 15 2013 12:00AM |
| Updated: | Jan 15 2013 12:00AM |
| Credit: | Victor Efimov and Nicholas Clark |
| Vulnerable: | |
| Not Vulnerable: | |
Discussion
Perl 'Digest::SHA' Module Double Free Memory Corruption Vulnerability
The Perl Digest::SHA module is prone to a double-free memory-corruption vulnerability.
An attacker can exploit this issue to cause denial-of-service conditions. Due to the nature of this issue, arbitrary code execution may be possible, however, this has not been confirmed.
Digest::SHA 5.50 is vulnerable; other versions may also be affected.
The Perl Digest::SHA module is prone to a double-free memory-corruption vulnerability.
An attacker can exploit this issue to cause denial-of-service conditions. Due to the nature of this issue, arbitrary code execution may be possible, however, this has not been confirmed.
Digest::SHA 5.50 is vulnerable; other versions may also be affected.
Solution / Fix
Perl 'Digest::SHA' Module Double Free Memory Corruption Vulnerability
Solution:
Updates are available. Please see the references for more information.
Solution:
Updates are available. Please see the references for more information.