Bug 2478106 (CVE-2026-8704)

Summary: CVE-2026-8704 perl: Crypt-DSA: Crypt-DSA for Perl: File modification due to insecure file operation
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A flaw was found in Crypt-DSA for Perl. This vulnerability arises from the insecure use of the `open` function with two arguments, which can allow an attacker to modify existing files. This could lead to unauthorized alteration of data, impacting the integrity of the system.
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Description OSIDB Bzimport 2026-05-15 23:01:28 UTC
Crypt::DSA versions through 1.19 for Perl use 2-args open, allowing existing files to be modified.