CVE-2011-2939
Overview
CVE-2011-2939 is a known-severity vulnerability affecting dan_kogai encode_module. It was published on January 13, 2012.
Technical Description
Off-by-one error in the decode_xs function in Unicode/Unicode.xs in the Encode module before 2.44, as used in Perl before 5.15.6, might allow context-dependent attackers to cause a denial of service (memory corruption) via a crafted Unicode string, which triggers a heap-based buffer overflow.
Remediation
Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from dan_kogai. Update encode_module to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| dan_kogai | encode_module | 0 | Affected |
| perl | perl | 0 | Affected |
References
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2011-2939?
CVE-2011-2939 is a known-severity vulnerability affecting dan_kogai encode_module. It was published on January 13, 2012.
How severe is CVE-2011-2939?
CVSS score information is not yet available for this vulnerability. Check back as the CVE record is updated by NVD analysts.
How do I fix or remediate CVE-2011-2939?
Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from dan_kogai. Update encode_module to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.
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