CVE-2005-0156: Buffer overflow in the PerlIO implementation in Perl 5.8.0, when installed with setuid support (sperl), all...

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This is an old local privilege-risk issue in Perl 5.8.0 when setuid Perl support is installed. A local user could abuse PerlIO debugging behavior and a long script path to execute arbitrary code. Internet-facing exposure is not indicated; concern is legacy systems with local shell or application user access. Likely limited to obsolete systems running Perl 5.8.0 with setuid Perl support enabled. Exposure requires local user ability to execute Perl scripts under the vulnerable configuration. Modern patched distributions are unlikely to be affected, but legacy Unix/Linux estates deserve review. Prioritize remediation for legacy multi-user servers, shared hosting, or systems where untrusted local users can run code. This is not described as a remote internet exploit, but it can matter where local compromise could become privileged execution. Mitigation focus: Identify systems still running Perl 5.8.0 or vendor packages from the affected era.; Apply relevant vendor Perl security updates from the operating system maintainer.; If vendor guidance permits, remove or disable setuid Perl support..

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Jun 30, 2026, 01:23 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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