CVE-2005-4278
UnknownEPSS 0.40%
Last modified
CVE-2005-4278 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Untrusted search path vulnerability in Perl before 5.8.7-r1 on Gentoo Linux allows local users in the portage group to gain privileges via a malicious shared object in the Portage temporary build directory, which is part of the RUNPATH.. EPSS estimates a 0.40% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Untrusted search path vulnerability in Perl before 5.8.7-r1 on Gentoo Linux allows local users in the portage group to gain privileges via a malicious shared object in the Portage temporary build directory, which is part of the RUNPATH.
Metrics
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Larry Wall | Perl | <= 5.8.6 |
| Larry Wall | Perl | 5.3 |
| Larry Wall | Perl | 5.4 |
| Larry Wall | Perl | 5.4.5 |
| Larry Wall | Perl | 5.5 |
| Larry Wall | Perl | 5.5.3 |
| Larry Wall | Perl | 5.6.1 |
| Larry Wall | Perl | 5.8.0 |
| Larry Wall | Perl | 5.8.1 |
| Larry Wall | Perl | 5.8.3 |
| Larry Wall | Perl | 5.8.4 |
| Larry Wall | Perl | 5.8.4.1 |
| Larry Wall | Perl | 5.8.4.2 |
| Larry Wall | Perl | 5.8.4.2.3 |
| Larry Wall | Perl | 5.8.4.3 |
| Larry Wall | Perl | 5.8.4.4 |
| Larry Wall | Perl | 5.8.4.5 |
References
- http://secunia.com/advisories/17232Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/17232Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2005-4278?
Untrusted search path vulnerability in Perl before 5.8.7-r1 on Gentoo Linux allows local users in the portage group to gain privileges via a malicious shared object in the Portage temporary build directory, which is part of the RUNPATH.
How severe is CVE-2005-4278?
Severity scoring for CVE-2005-4278 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.40% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2005-4278?
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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