Perl always uses Perl Net::EasyTCP Package up to 0.26 rand weak prng

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A vulnerability labeled as problematic has been found in Perl always uses Perl Net::EasyTCP Package up to 0.26. This impacts the function rand. Executing a manipulation can lead to weak prng. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2024-56830. The attack can be executed remotely. There is not any exploit available. The affected component should be upgraded.

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A vulnerability classified as problematic was found in Perl always uses Perl Net::EasyTCP Package up to 0.26. This vulnerability affects the function rand. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a weak prng vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-338. The product uses a Pseudo-Random Number Generator (PRNG) in a security context, but the PRNG's algorithm is not cryptographically strong. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality. CVE summarizes:

The Net::EasyTCP package 0.15 through 0.26 for Perl uses Perl's builtin rand() if no strong randomization module is present.

The advisory is shared for download at metacpan.org. This vulnerability was named CVE-2024-56830 since 01/02/2025. The exploitation appears to be difficult. The attack can be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is required for a successful exploitation. There are known technical details, but no exploit is available. The MITRE ATT&CK project declares the attack technique as T1600.001.

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 231868 (Linux Distros Unpatched Vulnerability : CVE-2024-56830), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment.

Upgrading eliminates this vulnerability. The upgrade is hosted for download at metacpan.org.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at Tenable (231868) and EUVD (EUVD-2024-53441). VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

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Type

• Programming Language Software

Vendor

• Perl always uses Perl

Name

• Net::EasyTCP Package

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

License

• open-source

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