AlmaLinux alert ALSA-2026:8096 (perl:5.32)

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[Announce]  [Security Advisory] ALSA-2026:8096: perl:5.32 security update (Moderate)
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Wed, 15 Apr 2026 15:24:30 +0000
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AlmaLinux: 8
Type: Security
Severity: Moderate
Release date: 2026-04-15

Summary:

Perl is a high-level programming language that is commonly used for system administration utilities
and web programming.  

Security Fix(es):  

  * perl: Perl threads have a working directory race condition where file operations may target
unintended paths (CVE-2025-40909)


For more details about the security issue(s), including the impact, a CVSS score, acknowledgments,
and other related information, refer to the CVE page(s) listed in the References section.


Full details, updated packages, references, and other related information:
https://errata.almalinux.org/8/ALSA-2026-8096.html

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