CVE-2005-0155

NONECVSS 0.0Weaponized

0.0

The PerlIO implementation in Perl 5.8.0, when installed with setuid support (sperl), allows local users to create arbitrary files via the PERLIO_DEBUG variable.

CVSS v3: —
EG Score: —
EPSS: 59.2%
KEV: Not listed

Published

May 2, 2005

Last Modified

April 16, 2026

References (32)

cve@mitrehttp://distro.conectiva.com.br/atualizacoes/?id=a&anuncio=001056
cve@mitrehttp://fedoranews.org/updates/FEDORA--.shtml
cve@mitrehttp://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=110737149402683&w=2
cve@mitrehttp://marc.info/?l=full-disclosure&m=110779723332339&w=2
cve@mitrehttp://secunia.com/advisories/14120
cve@mitrehttp://secunia.com/advisories/21646
cve@mitrehttp://support.avaya.com/elmodocs2/security/ASA-2006-163.htm
cve@mitrehttp://www.digitalmunition.com/DMA%5B2005-0131a%5D.txt
cve@mitrehttp://www.gentoo.org/security/en/glsa/glsa-200502-13.xml
cve@mitrehttp://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDKSA-2005:031
cve@mitrehttp://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2005-103.html
cve@mitrehttp://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2005-105.html
cve@mitrehttp://www.securityfocus.com/bid/12426
cve@mitrehttp://www.trustix.org/errata/2005/0003/
cve@mitrehttps://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/19207

Data Freshness Timeline

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Publicly available exploits

(1 reference)

Working exploit code is in the public domain (1 Exploit-DB entry). Defenders should treat patch urgency accordingly — public PoCs typically lead to mass-exploitation within 24-72 hours.

Exploit-DBEDB-792✓ verified
First seen Feb 7, 2005
Setuid perl - 'PerlIO_Debug()' Root Owned File Creation Privilege Escalation
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Frequently asked(4)

What is CVE-2005-0155?

CVE-2005-0155 is a none vulnerability published on May 2, 2005. The PerlIO implementation in Perl 5.8.0, when installed with setuid support (sperl), allows local users to create arbitrary files via the PERLIO_DEBUG variable.

When was CVE-2005-0155 disclosed?

CVE-2005-0155 was first published in the National Vulnerability Database on May 2, 2005, with the most recent update on April 16, 2026. EchelonGraph re-ingests CVE updates from NVD on a 2-hour cycle, so this page reflects the latest published state.

Is CVE-2005-0155 actively exploited?

CVE-2005-0155 is not currently on CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog. FIRST EPSS estimates a 59.2% percentile likelihood of exploitation in the next 30 days — higher percentiles indicate greater predicted risk.

How do I remediate CVE-2005-0155?

Patch to the fixed version published by the affected vendor. Where vendor advisories exist for CVE-2005-0155, EchelonGraph cross-links them in the Vendor Advisories panel below — those typically contain the canonical remediation steps, fixed version numbers, and any vendor-specific mitigations.

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CVE-2005-0155

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