Heap-based Buffer Overflow Affecting perl-constant package, versions <0:1.33-1001.module+el8.10.0+21354+3ad137bb


Severity

Recommended
medium

Based on CentOS security rating.

Threat Intelligence

EPSS
0.04% (6th percentile)

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  • Snyk IDSNYK-CENTOS8-PERLCONSTANT-7058144
  • published23 May 2024
  • disclosed25 Nov 2023

Introduced: 25 Nov 2023

CVE-2023-47038  (opens in a new tab)
CWE-122  (opens in a new tab)

How to fix?

Upgrade Centos:8 perl-constant to version 0:1.33-1001.module+el8.10.0+21354+3ad137bb or higher.

NVD Description

Note: Versions mentioned in the description apply only to the upstream perl-constant package and not the perl-constant package as distributed by Centos. See How to fix? for Centos:8 relevant fixed versions and status.

A vulnerability was found in perl 5.30.0 through 5.38.0. This issue occurs when a crafted regular expression is compiled by perl, which can allow an attacker controlled byte buffer overflow in a heap allocated buffer.

CVSS Scores

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