CVE-2026-3381
Insecure zlib Versions in Compress::Raw::Zlib for Perl
Publication date: 2026-03-05
Last updated on: 2026-03-18
Assigner: CPANSec
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Affected Vendors & Products
| Vendor | Product | Version / Range |
|---|---|---|
| pmqs | compress | to 2.219 (inc) |
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Exploitability
| CWE ID | Description |
|---|---|
| CWE-1284 | The product receives input that is expected to specify a quantity (such as size or length), but it does not validate or incorrectly validates that the quantity has the required properties. |
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Can you explain this vulnerability to me?
The vulnerability involves Compress::Raw::Zlib versions through 2.219 for Perl, which include potentially insecure versions of the zlib library. This means that these versions of Compress::Raw::Zlib use an outdated or vulnerable zlib implementation that may have security issues.
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
Using Compress::Raw::Zlib versions through 2.219 may expose applications to security risks due to the inclusion of insecure versions of the zlib library. This could potentially lead to exploitation of vulnerabilities present in the older zlib versions, affecting the security and stability of applications relying on this module.
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What immediate steps should I take to mitigate this vulnerability?
To mitigate this vulnerability, upgrade Compress::Raw::Zlib to version 2.220 or later, which includes zlib 1.3.2 that addresses the security issues found in earlier versions.