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CVE-2015-8607

UnknownEPSS 3.12%

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CVE-2015-8607 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The canonpath function in the File::Spec module in PathTools before 3.62, as used in Perl, does not properly preserve the taint attribute of data, which might allow context-dependent attackers to bypass the taint protection mechanism via a crafted string.. EPSS estimates a 3.12% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The canonpath function in the File::Spec module in PathTools before 3.62, as used in Perl, does not properly preserve the taint attribute of data, which might allow context-dependent attackers to bypass the taint protection mechanism via a crafted string.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
3.12%

86.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
CanonicalUbuntu Linux15.04
CanonicalUbuntu Linux15.10
PerlPathtools<= 3.61
DebianDebian Linux8.0

References

Timeline

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Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2015-8607?
The canonpath function in the File::Spec module in PathTools before 3.62, as used in Perl, does not properly preserve the taint attribute of data, which might allow context-dependent attackers to bypass the taint protection mechanism via a crafted string.
How severe is CVE-2015-8607?
Severity scoring for CVE-2015-8607 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 3.12% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2015-8607?
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