Novell NetWare Perl handler -v could disclose sensitive information
| netware-perl-information-disclosure (9917) |  Low Risk |
Description:
A vulnerability in Perl could allow a local attacker to obtain sensitive information. If a local attacker executes the -v Perl command using the system console, the attacker would cause the Perl version to be returned. An attacker could use this information to launch further attacks against the affected server.
Consequences:
Obtain Information
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-5521: Novell NetWare Remote Perl Version Disclosure Vulnerability
- CVE-2002-1438: The web handler for Perl 5.003 on Novell NetWare 5.1 and NetWare 6 allows remote attackers to obtain Perl version information via the -v option.
Platforms Affected:
- Larry Wall Perl 5.003
- Novell NetWare 5.1
- Novell NetWare 6.0
Reported:
Aug 20, 2002
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