🛡️ USN-7678-1 — perl
Description
perl vulnerability
It was discovered that Perl threads incorrectly handled certain file
operations. A local attacker could possibly use this issue to load code or
access files from unexpected locations.
Affected software
USN-7678-1 is recorded against 1 package.
- perl (fixed in 5.38.2-3.2ubuntu0.2)
Timeline and source
Published on 29 July 2025 and last revised on 27 April 2026. No public exploit is currently recorded for this entry. Record sourced from OSV.
References
Details
Affected Packages
| Software | From version | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| perl | — | 5.38.2-3.2ubuntu0.2 |
References
Similar Threats
- Unknown ALSA-2026:48225
- Unknown ALSA-2026:30851
- Unknown ALSA-2026:8096
- Unknown ALPINE-CVE-2026-4176
- Unknown ALPINE-CVE-2026-4167
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