Novell NetWare Perl handler HTTP POST code execution
| netware-perl-code-execution (9916) |  High Risk |
Description:
A vulnerability in Perl could allow a remote attacker to execute code on the system. A remote attacker could exploit this vulnerability by sending arbitrary Perl code to the Web server using an HTTP POST request.
Consequences:
Gain Access
Remedy:
Apply the patch for this vulnerability, as listed in Novell Technical Information Document 2963307. See References.
References:
- BugTraq Mailing List, Tue Aug 20 2002 - 11:10:09 CDT: NOVL-2002-2963307 - PERL Handler Vulnerability.
- Novell Security Alert NOVL-2002-2963307: Perl Handler Vulnerability Patch.
- BID-5520: Novell NetWare HTTP Post Arbitrary Perl Code Execution Vulnerability
- CVE-2002-1436: The web handler for Perl 5.003 on Novell NetWare 5.1 and NetWare 6 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary Perl code via an HTTP POST request.
Platforms Affected:
- Larry Wall Perl 5.003
- Novell NetWare 5.1
- Novell NetWare 6.0
Reported:
Aug 20, 2002
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