Vulnerability Name:

CVE-2015-8608 (CCN-112127)

Assigned:2015-12-17
Published:2016-04-11
Updated:2020-07-15
Summary: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.
CVSS v3 Severity:9.8 Critical (CVSS v3.1 Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H)
8.9 High (Temporal CVSS v3.1 Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:P/RL:U/RC:R)
Exploitability Metrics:Attack Vector (AV): Network
Attack Complexity (AC): Low
Privileges Required (PR): None
User Interaction (UI): None
Scope:Scope (S): Unchanged
Impact Metrics:Confidentiality (C): High
Integrity (I): High
Availibility (A): High
7.3 High (CCN CVSS v3.1 Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L)
6.6 Medium (CCN Temporal CVSS v3.1 Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L/E:P/RL:U/RC:R)
Exploitability Metrics:Attack Vector (AV): Network
Attack Complexity (AC): Low
Privileges Required (PR): None
User Interaction (UI): None
Scope:Scope (S): Unchanged
Impact Metrics:Confidentiality (C): Low
Integrity (I): Low
Availibility (A): Low
CVSS v2 Severity:7.5 High (CVSS v2 Vector: AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P)
Exploitability Metrics:Access Vector (AV): Network
Access Complexity (AC): Low
Authentication (Au): None
Impact Metrics:Confidentiality (C): Partial
Integrity (I): Partial
Availibility (A): Partial
7.5 High (CCN CVSS v2 Vector: AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P)
Exploitability Metrics:Access Vector (AV): Network
Access Complexity (AC): Low
Athentication (Au): None
Impact Metrics:Confidentiality (C): Partial
Integrity (I): Partial
Availibility (A): Partial
Vulnerability Type:CWE-125
Vulnerability Consequences:Gain Access
References:Source: MITRE
Type: CNA
CVE-2015-8608

Source: CCN
Type: CPAN Web site
Perl CPAN

Source: CCN
Type: IBM Security Bulletin 1998046 (Rational ClearCase)
Vulnerabilities in Perl component shipped with IBM Rational ClearCase (CVE-2015-8608, CVE-2015-8853, CVE-2016-2381)

Source: CCN
Type: IBM Security Bulletin 1998868 (Rational ClearQuest)
Vulnerabilities in Perl component shipped with IBM Rational ClearQuest (CVE-2015-8608, CVE-2015-8853, CVE-2016-2381)

Source: CONFIRM
Type: UNKNOWN
http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/security-advisory/cpujul2017-3236622.html

Source: XF
Type: UNKNOWN
perl-cve20158608-code-exec(112127)

Source: CCN
Type: Packet Storm Security [04-11-2016]
Perl 5.22 VDir::MapPathA/W Out-Of-Bounds Reads / Buffer Over-Reads

Source: MISC
Type: Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://packetstormsecurity.com/files/136649/Perl-5.22-VDir-MapPathA-W-Out-Of-Bounds-Reads-Buffer-Over-Reads.html

Source: CONFIRM
Type: Exploit, Issue Tracking, Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://rt.perl.org/Public/Bug/Display.html?id=126755

Source: MISC
Type: UNKNOWN
https://www.oracle.com/security-alerts/cpujul2020.html

Vulnerable Configuration:Configuration 1:
  • cpe:/a:perl:perl:5.22:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

  • * Denotes that component is vulnerable
    Oval Definitions
    Definition IDClassTitleLast Modified
    oval:com.ubuntu.precise:def:20158608000
    V
    CVE-2015-8608 on Ubuntu 12.04 LTS (precise) - negligible.
    2017-02-07
    oval:com.ubuntu.trusty:def:20158608000
    V
    CVE-2015-8608 on Ubuntu 14.04 LTS (trusty) - negligible.
    2017-02-07
    BACK
    perl perl 5.22