perl-Convert-ASN1 up to 0.27 on Perl Convert::ASN1 infinite loop

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A vulnerability identified as problematic has been detected in perl-Convert-ASN1 up to 0.27 on Perl. The affected element is the function Convert::ASN1. Performing a manipulation results in infinite loop. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2013-7488. Remote exploitation of the attack is possible. Furthermore, an exploit is available.

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A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, was found in perl-Convert-ASN1 up to 0.27 on Perl (Programming Language Software). This affects the function Convert::ASN1. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a infinite loop vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-835. The product contains an iteration or loop with an exit condition that cannot be reached, i.e., an infinite loop. This is going to have an impact on availability. The summary by CVE is:

perl-Convert-ASN1 (aka the Convert::ASN1 module for Perl) through 0.27 allows remote attackers to cause an infinite loop via unexpected input.

The weakness was published 04/22/2023 as 14. The advisory is shared at github.com. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2013-7488 since 04/07/2020. The exploitability is told to be easy. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. No form of authentication is needed for exploitation. Technical details and a public exploit are known. MITRE ATT&CK project uses the attack technique T1499 for this issue.

The exploit is shared for download at github.com. It is declared as proof-of-concept. The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 276334 (TencentOS Server 3: perl-Convert-ASN1 (TSSA-2024:0193)), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment.

There is no information about possible countermeasures known. It may be suggested to replace the affected object with an alternative product.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at Tenable (276334) and CERT Bund (WID-SEC-2024-1213). Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

Affected

• Amazon Linux 2
• Red Hat Enterprise Linux
• Fedora Linux
• Oracle Linux

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Type

• Programming Language Software

Name

• perl-Convert-ASN1

Version

• 0.1
• 0.2
• 0.3
• 0.4
• 0.5
• 0.6
• 0.7
• 0.8
• 0.9
• 0.10
• 0.11
• 0.12
• 0.13
• 0.14
• 0.15
• 0.16
• 0.17
• 0.18
• 0.19
• 0.20
• 0.21
• 0.22
• 0.23
• 0.24
• 0.25
• 0.26
• 0.27

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Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

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