CVE-2011-10043
Description
A flaw was found in perl-Module-Load. This vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code by influencing module names passed to the load function. Specifically, module names starting with :: can be used to specify arbitrary module paths, leading to the loading of modules from outside the intended @INC directory.
Statement
This Important vulnerability in perl-Module-Load allows for arbitrary code execution. An attacker capable of influencing module names passed to the load function could exploit this flaw by using module names starting with :: to load modules from arbitrary paths outside the standard @INC directories. This poses a significant risk as it enables remote code execution without requiring extensive prerequisites.
Mitigation
Mitigation for this issue is either not available or the currently available options do not meet the Red Hat Product Security criteria comprising ease of use and deployment, applicability to widespread installation base, or stability.
Common Vulnerability Scoring System (CVSS) Score Details
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CVSS v3 Score Breakdown
| Red Hat | NVD | cve.org | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Base Score | 7.6 | N/A | 9.8 |
| Attack Vector | Network | N/A | Network |
| Attack Complexity | High | N/A | Low |
| Privileges Required | High | N/A | None |
| User Interaction | Required | N/A | None |
| Scope | Changed | N/A | Unchanged |
| Confidentiality | High | N/A | High |
| Integrity Impact | High | N/A | High |
| Availability Impact | High | N/A | High |
Vector
Red Hat: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:H/UI:R/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H
cve.org: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Understanding the Weakness (CWE)
Integrity
Technical Impact: Unexpected State
As data is parsed, an injected/absent/malformed delimiter may cause the process to take unexpected actions.
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