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Package        : perl
Version        : 5.14.2-21+deb7u5
CVE ID         : CVE-2017-6512
Debian Bug     : 863870

The cPanel Security Team reported a time of check to time of use
(TOCTTOU) race condition flaw in File::Path, a core module from Perl to
create or remove directory trees. An attacker can take advantage of this
flaw to set the mode on an attacker-chosen file to an attacker-chosen
value.

For Debian 7 "Wheezy", these problems have been fixed in version
5.14.2-21+deb7u5.

We recommend that you upgrade your perl packages.

Further information about Debian LTS security advisories, how to apply
these updates to your system and frequently asked questions can be
found at: https://wiki.debian.org/LTS

Debian LTS: DLA-978-1: perl security update

June 5, 2017
The cPanel Security Team reported a time of check to time of use (TOCTTOU) race condition flaw in File::Path, a core module from Perl to create or remove directory trees

Summary

For Debian 7 "Wheezy", these problems have been fixed in version
5.14.2-21+deb7u5.

We recommend that you upgrade your perl packages.

Further information about Debian LTS security advisories, how to apply
these updates to your system and frequently asked questions can be
found at: https://wiki.debian.org/LTS


Severity
Package : perl
Version : 5.14.2-21+deb7u5
CVE ID : CVE-2017-6512
Debian Bug : 863870

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