CVE-2017-0373

Description

The gen_class_pod implementation in lib/Config/Model/Utils/GenClassPod.pm in Config-Model (aka libconfig-model-perl) before 2.102 has a dangerous "use lib" line, which allows remote attackers to have an unspecified impact via a crafted Debian package file.

Category

7.3
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.0 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.49%
Third-Party Advisory debian.org
Affected: n/a libconfig-model-perl
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://anonscm.debian.org/cgit/pkg-perl/packages/libconfig-model-perl.git/commit/?h=stretch&id=e7e5dd1a650939a0e021d1d5b311dbb3c4884773 patch
http://cpansearch.perl.org/src/DDUMONT/Config-Model-2.102/Changes release notes
https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2017-0373 third party advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2017-0373?
CVE-2017-0373 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2017-0373?
To fix CVE-2017-0373, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2017-0373 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2017-0373 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2017-0373?
CVE-2017-0373 affects n/a libconfig-model-perl.
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