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.
Affected products
nerdvana: crypt\
References2
- metacpan.org/release/NERDVANA/Crypt-SecretBuffer-0.019/source/C… ProductRelease Notes
- www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2026/04/13/12 Mailing ListThird Party Advisory
Metrics
- CVSS 3.1
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7.5
HIGH
Score source: CNA
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N - EPSS — exploit probability
- 0% percentile: 36 · as of 12 November 2026
- CWE
- CWE-208
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