CVE-2017-0373: The gen_class_pod implementation in lib/Config/Model/Utils/GenClassPod.pm in Config-Model (aka libconfig-model

Q: How do I fix CVE-2017-0373?

config-model: upgrade to newer than 2.101. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2017-0373 being exploited?

CVE-2017-0373 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2017-0373 affect?

CVE-2017-0373 affects config-model. Severity is high (CVSS 7.3). The gen_class_pod implementation in lib/Config/Model/Utils/GenClassPod.pm in Config-Model (aka libconfig-model-perl) before 2.102 has a dangerous "use lib" line, which allows remote attackers to have an unspecified impact via a crafted Debi

Q: How urgent is CVE-2017-0373?

Priority 50/100. High severity; On your watchlist

This month

HIGH 7.3WATCHLISTUPGRADE

CVE-2017-0373 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.3) affecting config-model. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

The gen_class_pod implementation in lib/Config/Model/Utils/GenClassPod.pm in Config-Model (aka libconfig-model-perl) before 2.102 has a dangerous "use lib" line, which allows remote attackers to have an unspecified impact via a crafted Debian package file.

Why this priority

High severity
On your watchlist

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.3 (High)
Attack vector	Local
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	Required
EPSS exploit chance	1.8% (top 21%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-20
Published	2017-05-23
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): Debian GNU/Linux · Vendor: config-model project

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2017-05-23 18:29 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 00:57 UTCUpdated Record last modified

config-model project config-model UPGRADE

Affected: <= 2.101

Fixed in: newer than 2.101

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy config-model || rpm -q config-model || config-model --version

2. UPGRADE to newer than 2.101 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade config-model

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade config-model

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

Verify at the official source NVD · CVE Program · Report a problem with this page
Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2017-0373?

config-model: upgrade to newer than 2.101. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2017-0373 being exploited?

CVE-2017-0373 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2017-0373 affect?

CVE-2017-0373 affects config-model. Severity is high (CVSS 7.3). The gen_class_pod implementation in lib/Config/Model/Utils/GenClassPod.pm in Config-Model (aka libconfig-model-perl) before 2.102 has a dangerous "use lib" line, which allows remote attackers to have an unspecified impact via a crafted Debi

How urgent is CVE-2017-0373?

Priority 50/100. High severity; On your watchlist

Software pages

Debian vulnerabilities · Perl vulnerabilities

Related CVEs

CVE-2017-0374 HIGH 7.8 UPGRADE lib/Config/Model.pm in Config-Model (aka libconfig-model-perl) before 2.102 allows local users to gain privile

References

← Back to latest CVEs