RHSA-2026:30085: Important: perl-IO-Compress security update
This distribution provides a Perl interface to allow reading and writing of compressed data created with the zlib and bzip2 libraries. IO-Compress supports reading and writing of bzip2, RFC 1950, RFC 1951, RFC 1952 (i.e. gzip) and zip files/buffers. The following modules used to be distributed separately, but are now included with the IO-Compress distribution: Compress-Zlib IO-Compress-Zlib IO-Compress-Bzip2 IO-Compress-Base Security Fix(es): perl-IO-Compress: perl-IO-Compress: Arbitrary code execution via attacker-controlled output glob (CVE-2026-48962) For more details about the security issue(s), including the impact, a CVSS score, acknowledgments, and other related information, refer to the CVE page(s) listed in the References section.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of RHSA-2026:30085?
The severity of RHSA-2026:30085 is rated as important.
How do I fix RHSA-2026:30085?
To fix RHSA-2026:30085, update the perl-IO-Compress package to the latest version provided by your distribution.
What vulnerabilities are addressed by RHSA-2026:30085?
RHSA-2026:30085 addresses security vulnerabilities related to reading and writing compressed data in perl-IO-Compress.
Who is affected by RHSA-2026:30085?
All users of the perl-IO-Compress module in their applications or systems are affected by RHSA-2026:30085.
When was RHSA-2026:30085 published?
RHSA-2026:30085 was published on June 25, 2026.