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- USN-7434-1
USN-7434-1: Perl vulnerability
First published: Mon Apr 14 2025(Updated: )
It was discovered that Perl incorrectly handled transliterating non-ASCII bytes. A remote attacker could use this issue to cause Perl to crash, resulting in a denial of service, or possibly execute arbitrary code.
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| All of | ||
| ubuntu/perl | <5.38.2-5ubuntu0.1 | 5.38.2-5ubuntu0.1 |
| Ubuntu | =24.10 | |
| All of | ||
| ubuntu/perl | <5.38.2-3.2ubuntu0.1 | 5.38.2-3.2ubuntu0.1 |
| Ubuntu | =24.04 | |
| All of | ||
| ubuntu/perl | <5.34.0-3ubuntu1.4 | 5.34.0-3ubuntu1.4 |
| Ubuntu | =22.04 |
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Reference Links
- https://ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2024-56406
- https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-7434-2
- https://launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/perl/5.38.2-5ubuntu0.1
- https://launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/perl/5.38.2-3.2ubuntu0.1
- https://launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/perl/5.34.0-3ubuntu1.4
- https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-7434-1 (Advisory)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of USN-7434-1?
USN-7434-1 has a severity level that could lead to denial of service or possible arbitrary code execution.
How do I fix USN-7434-1?
To fix USN-7434-1, you should upgrade Perl to version 5.38.2-5ubuntu0.1 or later, depending on your Ubuntu version.
What types of attacks can exploit the vulnerability in USN-7434-1?
The vulnerability in USN-7434-1 can be exploited by remote attackers to crash Perl or potentially execute arbitrary code.
Which versions of Ubuntu are affected by USN-7434-1?
USN-7434-1 affects specific versions of Ubuntu including 24.10, 24.04, and 22.04 with certain Perl versions.
Is a workaround available for USN-7434-1?
There is no known workaround for USN-7434-1, so upgrading to a patched version is recommended.
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