ID:11314 - Exploit for Heap-based buffer overflow in Perl - CVE-2024-56406

 
Main Vulnerability Database Exploits ID:11314 - Exploit for Heap-based buffer overflow in Perl - CVE-2024-56406

ID:11314 - Exploit for Heap-based buffer overflow in Perl - CVE-2024-56406

Published: April 14, 2025


Vulnerability identifier: #VU107411
Vulnerability risk: High
CVE-ID: CVE-2024-56406
CWE-ID: CWE-122
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Vulnerable software:
Perl

Link to public exploit:


Vulnerability description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error within the S_do_trans_invmap() function. A remote attacker can pass specially crafted input to the application, trigger a heap-based buffer overflow and execute arbitrary code on the target system.



Remediation

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