Perl · Perl · CVE-2013-1667
**Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions**
Perl versions 5.8.2 through 5.16.x
**Description**
The issue is related to the rehash mechanism in Perl, which is associated with resource management errors. It allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service, resulting in memory consumption and a crash, by using a crafted hash key. This can be exploited by context-dependent attackers.
**Recommendations**
For Perl versions 5.8.2 through 5.16.x, consider disabling the rehash mechanism as a temporary workaround until a patch is available. Restrict access to the hash key functionality to minimize the risk of exploitation. At the moment, there is no information about a newer version that contains a fix for this vulnerability.