# CVE-2015-3408: Module::Signature before 0.74 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary shell commands via a crafted SIGNATURE file which is not properly

- Severity: no CVSS score reported
- Known exploited (CISA KEV): no
- Published: 2015-05-19 · Updated: 2024-08-06

## Affected

- n/a: version range not reported

## Description

Module::Signature before 0.74 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary shell commands via a crafted SIGNATURE file which is not properly handled when generating checksums from a signed manifest.

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## Related

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## References

- https://metacpan.org/changes/distribution/Module-Signature
- http://www.debian.org/security/2015/dsa-3261
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2015/04/07/1
- https://github.com/audreyt/module-signature/commit/8a9164596fa5952d4fbcde5aa1c7d1c7bc85372f
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2015/04/23/17
- http://ubuntu.com/usn/usn-2607-1

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