CVE-2002-1323

4.6 MEDIUM 0.5% exploit odds Fix listed

What it is

Safe.pm 2.0.7 and earlier, when used in Perl 5.8.0 and earlier, may allow attackers to break out of safe compartments in (1) Safe::reval or (2) Safe::rdo using a redefined @_ variable, which is not reset between successive calls.

At a glance

Exploitability: Can be exploited locally on the machine without logging in. Limited direct impact.
Exploit odds: 0.5% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days (EPSS).
Fix: A patch, advisory or fixed version is referenced. Upgrade or apply it.

Timeline

2002-12-11 05:00 UTC PublishedDisclosed publicly on CVE.org and NVD
2026-06-16 21:59 UTC Last updatedMost recent change to the record

Why it ranks here

Exploited in the wild: no, CISA does not list it.
Exploit odds: 0.5% in the next 30 days (EPSS).
Severity: 4.6 MEDIUM (CVSS).
Fix: a patch or advisory is linked.

Details

Published: 2002-12-11 05:00 UTC
Last modified: 2026-06-16 21:59 UTC
Exploit probability: 0.5% · EPSS, next 30 days
Record status: Modified

Affected

safe.pm 2.0_6
safe.pm 2.0_7
Sun Linux 5.0.7
Sgi Irix 6.5
Sgi Irix 6.5.1
Sgi Irix 6.5.2
Sgi Irix 6.5.3
Sgi Irix 6.5.4

Attack profile CVSS 2.0 · 4.6

Attack vector: Local
Complexity: Low
Authentication: None
Confidentiality: Partial
Integrity: Partial
Availability: Partial

Raw vector

AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P

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Fix and advisories

References

NVD record · CVE.org record