SB2023052927 - Ubuntu update for perl



SB2023052927 - Ubuntu update for perl

Published: May 29, 2023

Security Bulletin ID SB2023052927
Severity
Medium
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Adjecent network
Highest impact Data manipulation

Breakdown by Severity

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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.


1) Improper Certificate Validation (CVE-ID: CVE-2023-31484)

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to perform MitM attack.

The vulnerability exists due to missing verification of the TLS certificate when downloading distributions. A remote attacker can perform MitM attack and trick the application into downloading a malicious file.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.