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CVE-2013-2145

UnknownEPSS 0.55%

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CVE-2013-2145 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The cpansign verify functionality in the Module::Signature module before 0.72 for Perl allows attackers to bypass the signature check and execute arbitrary code via a SIGNATURE file with a "special unknown cipher" that references an untrusted module in Digest/.. EPSS estimates a 0.55% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The cpansign verify functionality in the Module::Signature module before 0.72 for Perl allows attackers to bypass the signature check and execute arbitrary code via a SIGNATURE file with a "special unknown cipher" that references an untrusted module in Digest/.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
0.55%

41.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersionsUpdate
CanonicalUbuntu Linux12.04—
CanonicalUbuntu Linux12.10—
CanonicalUbuntu Linux13.04—
OpensuseOpensuse11.4—
OpensuseOpensuse12.2—
OpensuseOpensuse12.3—
PerlmonksModule\<= 0.72Signature
PerlmonksModule\\Signature

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2013-2145?
The cpansign verify functionality in the Module::Signature module before 0.72 for Perl allows attackers to bypass the signature check and execute arbitrary code via a SIGNATURE file with a "special unknown cipher" that references an untrusted module in Digest/.
How severe is CVE-2013-2145?
Severity scoring for CVE-2013-2145 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.55% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2013-2145?
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