Security readout for executives and security teams
CVE-2008-7319 affects the Perl Net::Ping::External module through version 0.15. If an application passes attacker-controlled hostnames or arguments into this module, shell metacharacters may reach a backtick shell call, allowing arbitrary command execution in that application’s runtime context. Most exposure is in legacy Perl applications or packaged systems that include Net::Ping::External through 0.15 and accept user-supplied hostnames, addresses, or ping targets. Prioritize if any internet-facing or multi-user Perl service exposes ping-like diagnostics. Otherwise treat as legacy dependency risk requiring inventory, package review, and remediation during maintenance. Mitigation focus: Inventory Perl dependencies for Net::Ping::External through 0.15.; Review CPAN, Debian, and maintainer guidance for fixed packages or patches.; Apply the referenced patch only after testing in the target environment..
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Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- https://rt.cpan.org/Public/Bug/Display.html?id=33230CVE reference · x_refsource_MISC
- https://bugs.debian.org/881097CVE reference · x_refsource_MISC
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