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CVE-2016-6185

HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 0.79%

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CVE-2016-6185 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. The XSLoader::load method in XSLoader in Perl does not properly locate .so files when called in a string eval, which might allow local users to execute arbitrary code via a Trojan horse library under the current working directory.. EPSS estimates a 0.79% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The XSLoader::load method in XSLoader in Perl does not properly locate .so files when called in a string eval, which might allow local users to execute arbitrary code via a Trojan horse library under the current working directory.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1
7.8/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

EPSS Probability
0.79%

51.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
PerlPerl>= 5.23.0, < 5.24.1
PerlPerl>= 5.25.0, < 5.25.3
FedoraprojectFedora22
FedoraprojectFedora23
FedoraprojectFedora24
DebianDebian Linux8.0
OracleSolaris10
OracleSolaris11.3
CanonicalUbuntu Linux12.04
CanonicalUbuntu Linux14.04
CanonicalUbuntu Linux16.04
CanonicalUbuntu Linux17.10

References

Timeline

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Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2016-6185?
The XSLoader::load method in XSLoader in Perl does not properly locate .so files when called in a string eval, which might allow local users to execute arbitrary code via a Trojan horse library under the current working directory.
How severe is CVE-2016-6185?
CVE-2016-6185 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.79% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2016-6185?
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