Search.cpan libwww-perl up to 5.817 input validation

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical was found in Search.cpan libwww-perl up to 5.817. The affected element is an unknown function. The manipulation results in input validation. This vulnerability was named CVE-2010-2253. There is no available exploit. Upgrading the affected component is advised.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical has been found in Search.cpan libwww-perl up to 5.817 (Programming Language Software). Affected is an unknown function. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a input validation vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-20. The product receives input or data, but it does not validate or incorrectly validates that the input has the properties that are required to process the data safely and correctly. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

lwp-download in libwww-perl before 5.835 does not reject downloads to filenames that begin with a . (dot) character, which allows remote servers to create or overwrite files via (1) a 3xx redirect to a URL with a crafted filename or (2) a Content-Disposition header that suggests a crafted filename, and possibly execute arbitrary code as a consequence of writing to a dotfile in a home directory.

The weakness was presented 07/06/2010 as Bug 602800 as not defined bug report (Bugzilla). The advisory is shared for download at bugzilla.redhat.com. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2010-2253 since 06/09/2010. 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.

It is declared as proof-of-concept. The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 72314 (GLSA-201402-04 : libwww-perl: Multiple vulnerabilities), 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 5.818 eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at Tenable (72314) and Vulnerability Center (SBV-27049†). VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 7.3
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 6.6

VulDB Base Score: 7.3
VulDB Temp Score: 6.6
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Input validation
CWE: CWE-20
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Status: Proof-of-Concept

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Nessus ID: 72314
Nessus Name: GLSA-201402-04 : libwww-perl: Multiple vulnerabilities
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OpenVAS ID: 67998
OpenVAS Name: FreeBSD Ports: p5-libwww
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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: libwww-perl 5.818

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03/19/2015 +407 days 🔍
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Sourcesinfo

Advisory: Bug 602800
Status: Not defined
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CVE: CVE-2010-2253 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2010-2253
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-53928

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SecurityFocus: 47895
Vulnerability Center: 27049 - libwww-perl before 5.835 lwp-download Remote Code Execution via a \, High
Vupen: ADV-2010-2872

Entryinfo

Created: 03/19/2015 14:37
Updated: 09/20/2021 08:26
Changes: 03/19/2015 14:37 (59), 03/04/2017 14:44 (10), 09/20/2021 08:26 (4)
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Cache ID: 216:60D:103

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