AlmaLinux alert ALSA-2026:38901 (perl-DBI:1.641)

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[Announce] [Security Advisory] ALSA-2026:38901: perl-DBI:1.641 security update (Important)
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Tue, 14 Jul 2026 15:05:05 +0000
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AlmaLinux: 8
Type: Security
Severity: Important
Release date: 2026-07-14

Summary:

The perl-DBI package provides the standard database interface module for the Perl programming
language. It implements a database-independent interface, meaning it defines a consistent set of
methods, variables, and conventions for database operations.  

Security Fix(es):  

  * DBI: DBI: Buffer overflow in error handling can lead to arbitrary code execution
(CVE-2026-9698)


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-2026-38901.html

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