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CVE-2015-8608
The VDir::MapPathA and VDir::MapPathW functions in Perl 5.22 allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service (out-of-bounds read) and possibly execute arbi…
Impact
The VDir::MapPathA and VDir::MapPathW functions in Perl 5.22 allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service (out-of-bounds read) and possibly execute arbitrary code via a crafted (1) drive letter or (2) pInName argument.
Affected products
| Vendor | Product | Affected versions |
|---|---|---|
| Perl | Perl | Version 5.22 |
Weakness classification
References
- NVD record
- CVE.org record
- http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/security-advisory/cpujul2017-3236622.html
- https://packetstormsecurity.com/files/136649/Perl-5.22-VDir-MapPathA-W-Out-Of-Bounds-Reads-Buffer-Over-Reads.html
- https://rt.perl.org/Public/Bug/Display.html?id=126755
- https://www.oracle.com/security-alerts/cpujul2020.html
- http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/security-advisory/cpujul2017-3236622.html
- https://packetstormsecurity.com/files/136649/Perl-5.22-VDir-MapPathA-W-Out-Of-Bounds-Reads-Buffer-Over-Reads.html
- https://rt.perl.org/Public/Bug/Display.html?id=126755
- https://www.oracle.com/security-alerts/cpujul2020.html