Signature verification bypass in CPAN

1) Improper Verification of Cryptographic Signature

EUVDB-ID: #VU68606

Risk: High

CVSSv3.1: 7.9 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:P/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2020-16156

CWE-ID: CWE-347 - Improper Verification of Cryptographic Signature

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to bypass implemented security restrictions.

The vulnerability exists due to incorrect processing of signed code. A remote attacker trick the victim into downloading a malicious file, bypass signature verification procedure and compromise the affected system.

Mitigation

Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

CPAN: 2.28

External links

http://metacpan.org/pod/distribution/CPAN/scripts/cpan
http://blog.hackeriet.no/cpan-signature-verification-vulnerabilities/
http://blogs.perl.org/users/neilb/2021/11/addressing-cpan-vulnerabilities-related-to-checksums.html
http://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce@lists.fedoraproject.org/message/SZ32AJIV4RHJMLWLU5QULGKMMIHYOMDC/
http://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce@lists.fedoraproject.org/message/SD6RYOJII7HRJ6WVORFNVTYNOFY5JDXN/

Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability. However, proof of concept for this vulnerability is available.