CVE-2004-2286: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2004-2286: Integer overflow in the duplication operator in ActivePerl allows remote attackers to cause a denial of ser...

Integer overflow in the duplication operator in ActivePerl allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via a large multiplier, which may trigger a buffer overflow.

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdatedAug 8, 2024, 01:22 UTC (UTC+00:00)

Security readout for executives and security teams

CVE-2004-2286 is an old ActivePerl issue where an extremely large duplication value could crash the Perl process and may cause memory corruption. The provided sources do not name affected versions, fixed releases, or current exploit activity, so exposure depends on legacy ActivePerl presence and how it handles untrusted input. Likely limited to legacy systems running ActivePerl, especially applications that process attacker-controlled data through Perl execution paths. The source bundle lists affected vendor and product fields as n/a, so precise product and version exposure cannot be confirmed from these sources. Treat this as a legacy technology risk. Prioritize confirmation if ActivePerl remains in production or supports internet-facing services. Urgency is lower without evidence of active exploitation, but unsupported runtime exposure should be reduced. Mitigation focus: Inventory systems for legacy ActivePerl installations.; Check vendor or historical ActivePerl guidance for fixed versions.; Upgrade or replace unsupported ActivePerl deployments where feasible..

Prepared: Jun 29, 2026, 18:52 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: Aug 4, 2005, 04:00 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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perl-duplication-bo(16224)CVE reference · vdb-entry, x_refsource_XF

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