CVE-2005-0448: Race condition in the rmtree function in File::Path.pm in Perl before 5.8.4 allows local users to create ar...

Security readout for executives and security teams

This is an old Perl File::Path issue where a local user could abuse a race condition during directory deletion. The business risk is mainly legacy Unix/Linux systems or scripts that still run vulnerable Perl code with elevated privileges on attacker-controlled directories. Exposure is most likely on legacy systems running Perl before 5.8.4, or vendor packages identified by old Debian, Red Hat, Ubuntu, Gentoo, Mandriva, HP, SGI, or OVAL references. Prioritize if legacy Unix/Linux systems remain in production, especially shared shells, build hosts, hosting platforms, or appliances where local users can write files. Mitigation focus: Upgrade Perl or File::Path to a vendor-fixed version.; Apply relevant OS vendor security updates from the listed advisories.; Review privileged scripts that call rmtree on writable or untrusted paths..

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Jun 29, 2026, 23:27 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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