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Debian DSA-5936-1: libfile-find-rule-perl critical risk of code execution

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Calendar Grey June 5, 2025
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Update libfile-find-rule-perl package to address the arbitrary code execution vulnerability found in Debian's most current stable version.
It was discovered that libfile-find-rule-perl, a module to search for files based on rules, is vulnerable to arbitrary code execution when grep() encounters a crafted file name
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security advisory software patch Debian package update arbitrary code execution libfile-find-rule-perl

Summary

For the stable distribution (bookworm), this problem has been fixed in
version 0.34-4~deb12u1.

We recommend that you upgrade your libfile-find-rule-perl packages.

For the detailed security status of libfile-find-rule-perl please refer
to its security tracker page at:
https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/source-package/libfile-find-rule-perl

Further information about Debian Security Advisories, how to apply
these updates to your system and frequently asked questions can be
found at: https://www.debian.org/security/



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Package: libfile-find-rule-perl
CVE ID: CVE-2011-10007

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security advisory software patch Debian package update arbitrary code execution libfile-find-rule-perl

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