CVE-2014-2277

perltidy: insecure temporary file creation

Published Oct 17, 2017 CVSS 3.1 · 7.1 High EPSS < 1% KEV · Not listed
Description
The make_temporary_filename function in perltidy 20120701-1 and earlier allows local users to obtain sensitive information or write to arbitrary files via a symlink attack, related to use of the tmpnam function.

Remediation

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Advisories

Source ID Title
EUVD EUVD EUVD-2014-2315 The make_temporary_filename function in perltidy 20120701-1 and earlier allows local users to obtain sensitive information or write to arbitrary files via a symlink attack, related to use of the tmpnam function.
History

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Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
mitre
Published
Updated
Aug 6, 2024, 10:06 AM
Reserved
Mar 4, 2014, 12:00 AM
Status
Modified
Published
Oct 17, 2017, 3:29 PM
Modified
Jun 17, 2026, 12:06 AM
Severity
Low
Public date
Mar 3, 2014, 12:00 AM