ESB-2026.3890

=========================================================================== AUSCERT External Security Bulletin Redistribution ESB-2026.3890 perl security update 20 April 2026 =========================================================================== AUSCERT Security Bulletin Summary --------------------------------- Product: perl Publisher: Debian Operating System: Debian GNU/Linux Resolution: Patch/Upgrade CVE Names: CVE-2025-40909 Original Bulletin: https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2026/04/msg00018.html Comment: CVSS (Max): 5.9 CVE-2025-40909 (CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L) CVSS Source: CISA-ADP Calculator: https://www.first.org/cvss/calculator/3.1#CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L EPSS (Max): 0.0% (12th) CVE-2025-40909 2026-04-19 - --------------------------BEGIN INCLUDED TEXT-------------------- - ------------------------------------------------------------------------- Debian LTS Advisory DLA-4538-1 debian-lts@lists.debian.org https://www.debian.org/lts/security/ Sylvain Beucler April 18, 2026 https://wiki.debian.org/LTS - ------------------------------------------------------------------------- Package : perl Version : 5.32.1-4+deb11u5 CVE ID : CVE-2025-40909 Debian Bug : 1098226 Vincent Lefevre discovered that, in the Perl programming language, at thread creation the current directory may temporarily change in other threads, altering file accesses. Under some conditions, a local attacker may leverage this to access unauthorized data or even inject arbitrary code. For Debian 11 bullseye, this problem has been fixed in version 5.32.1-4+deb11u5. We recommend that you upgrade your perl packages. For the detailed security status of perl please refer to its security tracker page at: https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/perl Further information about Debian LTS security advisories, how to apply these updates to your system and frequently asked questions can be found at: https://wiki.debian.org/LTS - --------------------------END INCLUDED TEXT---------------------- You have received this e-mail bulletin as a result of your organisation's registration with AUSCERT. The mailing list you are subscribed to is maintained within your organisation, so if you do not wish to continue receiving these bulletins you should contact your local IT manager. If you do not know who that is, please send an email to auscert@auscert.org.au and we will forward your request to the appropriate person. NOTE: Third Party Rights This security bulletin is provided as a service to AUSCERT's members. As AUSCERT did not write the document quoted above, AUSCERT has had no control over its content. The decision to follow or act on information or advice contained in this security bulletin is the responsibility of each user or organisation, and should be considered in accordance with your organisation's site policies and procedures. AUSCERT takes no responsibility for consequences which may arise from following or acting on information or advice contained in this security bulletin. NOTE: This is only the original release of the security bulletin. It may not be updated when updates to the original are made. If downloading at a later date, it is recommended that the bulletin is retrieved directly from the author's website to ensure that the information is still current. Contact information for the authors of the original document is included in the Security Bulletin above. If you have any questions or need further information, please contact them directly. Previous advisories and external security bulletins can be retrieved from: https://portal.auscert.org.au/bulletins/ =========================================================================== AUSCERT The University of Queensland, Brisbane QLD 4072 Australia e: auscert@auscert.org.au t: +61 (0)7 3365 4417 Allies in Cyber Security ===========================================================================