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CVE-2026-8704
Published:May 15, 2026
Updated:May 18, 2026
Crypt::DSA versions through 1.19 for Perl use 2-args open, allowing existing files to be modified.
Affected Packages
https://github.com/perl-Crypt-OpenPGP/Crypt-DSA.git (GITHUB):
Affected version(s) >=1.17 <1.20
Fix Suggestion:
Update to version 1.20
Related Resources (3)
https://metacpan.org/release/TIMLEGGE/Crypt-DSA-1.20/diff/TIMLEGGE/Crypt-DSA-1.19#lib/Crypt/DSA/Key.pm
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2026/05/15/27
https://metacpan.org/release/TIMLEGGE/Crypt-DSA-1.20/changes
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CVSS v4
Base Score:
2
Attack Vector
LOCAL
Attack Complexity
HIGH
Attack Requirements
PRESENT
Privileges Required
LOW
User Interaction
NONE
Vulnerable System Confidentiality
LOW
Vulnerable System Integrity
LOW
Vulnerable System Availability
NONE
Subsequent System Confidentiality
NONE
Subsequent System Integrity
NONE
Subsequent System Availability
NONE
CVSS v3
Base Score:
3.6
Attack Vector
LOCAL
Attack Complexity
HIGH
Privileges Required
LOW
User Interaction
NONE
Scope
UNCHANGED
Confidentiality
LOW
Integrity
LOW
Availability
NONE
Weakness Type (CWE)
Files or Directories Accessible to External Parties
CWE-552
EPSS
Base Score:
0.01