REDHAT-BUG-694166
First published: Wed Apr 06 2011(Updated: )
It was reported [1] that perl suffers from an assertion failure in certain regular expressions. This could cause crashes in certain programs, such as OCSInventory [2] and SpamAssassin [3]. [1] <a href="http://rt.perl.org/rt3/Public/Bug/Display.html?id=76538">http://rt.perl.org/rt3/Public/Bug/Display.html?id=76538</a> [2] <a href="http://forums.ocsinventory-ng.org/viewtopic.php?id=7215">http://forums.ocsinventory-ng.org/viewtopic.php?id=7215</a> [3] <a href="https://listi.jpberlin.de/pipermail/postfixbuch-users/2011-February/055885.html">https://listi.jpberlin.de/pipermail/postfixbuch-users/2011-February/055885.html</a>
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Perl 5.30.0 | ||
| OCS Inventory NG | ||
| SpamAssassin |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of REDHAT-BUG-694166?
The severity of REDHAT-BUG-694166 is significant as it can lead to program crashes in applications like OCSInventory and SpamAssassin.
How do I fix REDHAT-BUG-694166?
Fixing REDHAT-BUG-694166 involves updating Perl and the affected applications to their latest versions that address this assertion failure.
What software is affected by REDHAT-BUG-694166?
Software affected by REDHAT-BUG-694166 includes Perl, OCSInventory, and Apache SpamAssassin.
What causes the issue in REDHAT-BUG-694166?
The issue in REDHAT-BUG-694166 is caused by an assertion failure in certain regular expressions used in Perl.
Are there any reported exploits for REDHAT-BUG-694166?
There are no specific exploits reported for REDHAT-BUG-694166, but it can lead to application crashes which could be leveraged in certain scenarios.
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