CVE-2026-57432

Perl versions before 5.40.5-RC1, from 5.41.0 before 5.42.3-RC1, from 5.43.0 before 5.43.11 have an integer overflow in S_measure_struct leading to an out-of-bounds heap read in pack and unpack. S_measure_struct adds each item's size times its repeat count to a running total with no overflow check, so a large repeat count in a pack or unpack template wraps the signed SSize_t total negative. The @, X, and x position codes then guard their moves with a signed length comparison that passes when the length is negative, advancing the buffer pointer out of bounds. A template derived from untrusted input can read heap memory past the buffer and return it to the caller.
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cpe:2.3:a:perl:perl:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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Information

Published : 2026-07-13 17:17

Updated : 2026-09-08 22:18


NVD link : CVE-2026-57432

Mitre link : CVE-2026-57432

CVE.ORG link : CVE-2026-57432


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Products Affected

perl

  • perl
CWE
CWE-125

Out-of-bounds Read

CWE-190

Integer Overflow or Wraparound