Perl Perltidy Package CVE-2014-2277 Insecure File Creation Vulnerability

BID:66139

Info

Perl Perltidy Package CVE-2014-2277 Insecure File Creation Vulnerability

Bugtraq ID: 66139
Class: Input Validation Error
CVE: CVE-2014-2277
Remote: No
Local: Yes
Published: Mar 08 2014 12:00AM
Updated: Apr 13 2015 10:08PM
Credit: Jakub Wilk
Vulnerable: Steve Hancock perltidy 20120701-1
Steve Hancock perltidy 0
Not Vulnerable: Steve Hancock perltidy 20130922-1

Discussion

Perl Perltidy Package CVE-2014-2277 Insecure File Creation Vulnerability

Perl Perltidy package is prone to an insecure file-creation vulnerability.

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

Solution / Fix

Perl Perltidy Package CVE-2014-2277 Insecure File Creation Vulnerability

Solution:
Updates are available. Please see the references or vendor advisory for more information.

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