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The tag CVE-2026-3381 covers a security vulnerability in the Perl module Compress::Raw::Zlib, which provides a low-level interface to the zlib compression library. Versions through 2.219 may embed or use insecure versions of zlib, creating a high-severity availability risk for systems processing untrusted compressed data. The issue can be triggered by crafted inputs, causing resource exhaustion or crashes. An update to Compress::Raw::Zlib 2.220 patches the vulnerability. This tag is relevant for Perl developers, system administrators, and security professionals managing Perl-based applications or toolchains that depend on this module.
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    CVE-2026-3381: Update Compress::Raw::Zlib to Patch zlib in Perl

    Compress::Raw::Zlib — the low‑level Perl interface to the ubiquitous zlib compression library — has been flagged in a critical supplier‑chain advisory after versions through 2.219 were found to embed or otherwise use potentially insecure versions of zlib, creating a high‑severity availability...
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