CVE-2006-2856
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CVE-2006-2856 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. ActiveState ActivePerl 5.8.8.817 for Windows configures the site/lib directory with "Users" group permissions for changing files, which allows local users to gain privileges by creating a malicious sitecustomize.pl file in that directory. NOTE: The provenance of this information is unknown; the details are obtained solely from third party information.. EPSS estimates a 0.38% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
ActiveState ActivePerl 5.8.8.817 for Windows configures the site/lib directory with "Users" group permissions for changing files, which allows local users to gain privileges by creating a malicious sitecustomize.pl file in that directory. NOTE: The provenance of this information is unknown; the details are obtained solely from third party information.
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Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Activestate | Activeperl | 5.8.8.817 |
References
- http://secunia.com/advisories/20328Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/20328Vendor Advisory
Timeline
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- Status
- Modified
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