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CVE-2026-12844

Description

A flaw was found in List::SomeUtils::XS. This vulnerability, a heap buffer overflow, occurs within the pairwise() function. When a block call returns more than four times the current memory allocation, it causes data to be written beyond the intended buffer, corrupting the heap. This heap corruption can lead to arbitrary code execution, allowing an attacker to execute malicious code on the affected system.

Statement

Red Hat Product Security has determined that this vulnerability does not affect any currently supported Red Hat product. This assessment may evolve based on further analysis and discovery. For more information about this vulnerability and the products it affects, please see the linked references.

Mitigation

Mitigation for this issue is either not available or the currently available options do not meet the Red Hat Product Security criteria comprising ease of use and deployment, applicability to widespread installation base, or stability.

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