Description
Integer overflow in the duplication operator in ActivePerl allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via a large multiplier, which may trigger a buffer overflow.
Product(s):
- ActiveState ActivePerl 5.6.1.630
- ActiveState ActivePerl 5.6.1
- ActiveState ActivePerl 5.6.2
- ActiveState ActivePerl 5.6.3
- ActiveState ActivePerl 5.7.1
- ActiveState ActivePerl 5.7.2
- ActiveState ActivePerl 5.7.3
- ActiveState ActivePerl 5.8.1
- ActiveState ActivePerl 5.8.3
- ActiveState ActivePerl 5.8
- Larry Wall Perl 5.3
- Larry Wall Perl 5.4.5
- Larry Wall Perl 5.4
- Larry Wall Perl 5.5.3
- Larry Wall Perl 5.5
- Larry Wall Perl 5.6.1
- Larry Wall Perl 5.6
- Larry Wall Perl 5.8.0
- Larry Wall Perl 5.8.1
- Larry Wall Perl 5.8.3
Question to Ask Vendors:
- Can you confirm whether your systems are affected by CVE-2004-2286, and if so, what steps are you currently taking to mitigate this vulnerability?
- What is your estimated timeline for fully resolving CVE-2004-2286 in your products or services, and how will you communicate updates on this issue to us as your customer?
Recommended Actions:
- Check out the advisory links provided below.