Parallel::ForkManager up to 0.x on Perl temp file

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability categorized as critical has been discovered in Parallel::ForkManager up to 0.x on Perl. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown functionality. The manipulation results in temp file. This vulnerability is reported as CVE-2011-4115. The attack can be launched remotely. No exploit exists. It is advisable to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, was found in Parallel::ForkManager up to 0.x on Perl. Affected is an unknown functionality. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a temp file vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-377. Creating and using insecure temporary files can leave application and system data vulnerable to attack. This is going to have an impact on integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

Parallel::ForkManager module before 1.0.0 for Perl does not properly handle temporary files.

The weakness was disclosed 04/22/2023. The advisory is shared for download at openwall.com. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2011-4115 since 10/18/2011. The exploitability is told to be easy. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. The exploitation doesn't require any form of authentication. There are neither technical details nor an exploit publicly available.

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 70487 (GLSA-201310-11 : Perl Parallel-ForkManager Module: Insecure temporary file usage), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment. It is assigned to the family Gentoo Local Security Checks.

Upgrading to version 1.0.0 eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at Tenable (70487). Once again VulDB remains the best source for vulnerability data.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 7.0
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 6.8

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VulDB Temp Score: 6.2
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Temp file
CWE: CWE-377
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Status: Not defined

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Nessus ID: 70487
Nessus Name: GLSA-201310-11 : Perl Parallel-ForkManager Module: Insecure temporary file usage
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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: Parallel::ForkManager 1.0.0

Timelineinfo

10/18/2011 🔍
10/18/2013 +731 days 🔍
04/22/2023 +3473 days 🔍
04/22/2023 +0 days 🔍
06/11/2024 +416 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: openwall.com
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2011-4115 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2011-4115
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-227172

Entryinfo

Created: 04/22/2023 09:02
Updated: 06/11/2024 11:42
Changes: 04/22/2023 09:02 (54), 06/11/2024 11:42 (19)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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