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Debian: DSA-3873-1 Moderate: Perl TOCTTOU Flaw in File Path

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 a attacker-chosen . - ------------------------------------------------------------------------- Debian Security Advisory DSA-3873-1 This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. https://www.debian.org/security/ Salvatore Bonaccorso June 05, 2017 https://www.debian.org/security/faq - ------------------------------------------------------------------------- Package : perl 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 a attacker-chosen value. For the stable distribution (jessie), this problem has been fixed in version 5.20.2-3+deb8u7. For the upcoming stable distribution (stretch), this problem has been fixed in version 5.24.1-3. For the unstable distribution (sid), this problem has been fixed in version 5.24.1-3. We recommend that you upgrade your perl packages. Further information about Debian Security Advisories, how to apply these updates to your system and frequently asked questions can be found at: https://www.debian.org/security/ Mailing list: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. . Debian Security Announcement DSA-3874-1 addresses vulnerabilities in Python, resolving a synchronization issue that impacts directory handling.. Debian Security Advisory, Perl Update, Race Condition, File Path Risk. . LinuxSecurity.com Team

Jun 05, 2017 Debian