Title: Perl Explicit Format Parameter Index Overflow
Info
Disclosure
Dec 01, 2005
Discovery
Sep 23, 2005
Dates
Exploit
Unknown
Solution
Unknown
Description
Perl contains a flaw that when handling a format string containing an explicit format parameter index that exceeds INT_MAX which can result in an illegal memory access. With a specially crafted request, an attacker can cause the crash of a Perl application resulting in a loss of availability.
Classification
Location:
Local Access Required
Attack Type:
Input Manipulation
Impact:
Loss of Integrity
Exploit:
Exploit Rumored
Disclosure:
OSVDB Verified
Solution
Currently, there are no known workarounds or upgrades to correct this issue. However, Dyad Security has released an unofficial patch to address this vulnerability.