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CVE PROGRAM SOURCE RECORD7.5 High

CVE-2026-6656

Crypt::Password versions through 0.28 for Perl are susceptible to timing attacks

Description

Crypt::Password versions through 0.28 for Perl are susceptible to timing attacks. The check_password method uses the built-in eq operator. This allows discrepancies in timing to be used to guess the underlying hash.

Affected products

Version statuses are supplied by the assigning organization. Consult the original record for detailed ranges and platform conditions.

DRSTEVE Crypt::Password

Default version status: unaffected

  • 0 to ≤ 0.28affected

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