CVE-2001-0815 describes a critical buffer overflow vulnerability in PerlIS.dll within ActiveState ActivePerl 5.6.1.629 and earlier versions. This flaw allows unauthenticated remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by sending an HTTP request for an excessively long filename ending in a .pl extension. With a CVSS score of 7.5 (High) and a FAUCET Risk Score of 97/100, this vulnerability presents a significant risk due to its low attack complexity and potential for complete compromise of confidentiality, integrity, and availability. While not listed on CISA's KEV catalog, multiple exploit proofs-of-concept are publicly available on ExploitDB, indicating a clear path for exploitation, though there is no evidence of widespread community discussion or media coverage.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
<= 5.6.1.629CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:activestate:activeperl:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 2.0
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P
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