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CVE-2005-0156

UnknownEPSS 1.31%

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CVE-2005-0156 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Buffer overflow in the PerlIO implementation in Perl 5.8.0, when installed with setuid support (sperl), allows local users to execute arbitrary code by setting the PERLIO_DEBUG variable and executing a Perl script whose full pathname contains a long directory tree.. EPSS estimates a 1.31% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Buffer overflow in the PerlIO implementation in Perl 5.8.0, when installed with setuid support (sperl), allows local users to execute arbitrary code by setting the PERLIO_DEBUG variable and executing a Perl script whose full pathname contains a long directory tree.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
1.31%

67.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
Larry WallPerl5.8.0
Larry WallPerl5.8.1
Larry WallPerl5.8.3
Larry WallPerl5.8.4
Larry WallPerl5.8.4.1
Larry WallPerl5.8.4.2
Larry WallPerl5.8.4.2.3
Larry WallPerl5.8.4.3
Larry WallPerl5.8.4.4
Larry WallPerl5.8.4.5
SgiPropack3.0
IbmAix5.2
IbmAix5.3
RedhatEnterprise Linux3.0
RedhatEnterprise Linux Desktop3.0
RedhatFedora Corecore_3.0
SuseSuse Linux8.0
SuseSuse Linux8.1
SuseSuse Linux8.2
SuseSuse Linux9.0
SuseSuse Linux9.1
SuseSuse Linux9.2
TrustixSecure Linux1.5
TrustixSecure Linux2.0
TrustixSecure Linux2.1
TrustixSecure Linux2.2
UbuntuUbuntu Linux4.1

References

Timeline

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Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2005-0156?
Buffer overflow in the PerlIO implementation in Perl 5.8.0, when installed with setuid support (sperl), allows local users to execute arbitrary code by setting the PERLIO_DEBUG variable and executing a Perl script whose full pathname contains a long directory tree.
How severe is CVE-2005-0156?
Severity scoring for CVE-2005-0156 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.31% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2005-0156?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST