Description
Crypt::SecretBuffer versions before 0.019 for Perl is suseceptible to timing attacks.
For example, if Crypt::SecretBuffer was used to store and compare plaintext passwords, then discrepencies in timing could be used to guess the secret password.
Metrics
CVSS 3.1 7.5/10
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:NWeakness enumeration
Affected software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| NERDVANA | Crypt::SecretBuffer | < 0.019 |
References
- https://metacpan.org/release/NERDVANA/Crypt-SecretBuffer-0.019/source/ChangesProduct, Release Notes
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2026/04/13/12Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Apr 13, 2026
- Last modified
- Oct 26, 2026
- NVD status
- Analyzed