USN-7434-2: Perl vulnerability
USN-7434-1 fixed a vulnerability in Perl. This update provides the corresponding update for Ubuntu 25.04. Original advisory details: 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of USN-7434-2?
USN-7434-2 addresses a vulnerability in Perl that could lead to a crash due to improper handling of non-ASCII bytes.
How do I fix USN-7434-2?
To fix USN-7434-2, update your Perl package to version 5.40.1-2ubuntu0.1 on Ubuntu 25.04.
Which versions of Ubuntu are affected by USN-7434-2?
USN-7434-2 affects Ubuntu version 25.04 with the Perl package prior to version 5.40.1-2ubuntu0.1.
What is the impact of the vulnerability in USN-7434-2?
The vulnerability in USN-7434-2 can be exploited by a remote attacker to crash the Perl interpreter.
Does USN-7434-2 require any specific configuration changes?
USN-7434-2 does not require specific configuration changes, but it is important to apply the update to mitigate the vulnerability.