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CVE-2008-2827

UnknownEPSS 0.85%

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CVE-2008-2827 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The rmtree function in lib/File/Path.pm in Perl 5.10 does not properly check permissions before performing a chmod, which allows local users to modify the permissions of arbitrary files via a symlink attack, a different vulnerability than CVE-2005-0448 and CVE-2004-0452.. EPSS estimates a 0.85% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The rmtree function in lib/File/Path.pm in Perl 5.10 does not properly check permissions before performing a chmod, which allows local users to modify the permissions of arbitrary files via a symlink attack, a different vulnerability than CVE-2005-0448 and CVE-2004-0452.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
0.85%

53.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
PerlPerl5.10

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2008-2827?
The rmtree function in lib/File/Path.pm in Perl 5.10 does not properly check permissions before performing a chmod, which allows local users to modify the permissions of arbitrary files via a symlink attack, a different vulnerability than CVE-2005-0448 and CVE-2004-0452.
How severe is CVE-2008-2827?
Severity scoring for CVE-2008-2827 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.85% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2008-2827?
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