CVE-2026-8721

Crypt::OpenSSL::PKCS12 versions through 1.94 for Perl truncates passwords with embedded NULLs. Password parameters in PKCS12.xs are declared char , which routes through Perl's default typemap to SvPVnolen. The Perl length is discarded. The C code or OpenSSL internally calls strlen on the buffer...

CVE-2026-8721 Crypt::OpenSSL::PKCS12 versions through 1.94 for Perl truncates passwords with embedded NULLs

Crypt::OpenSSL::PKCS12 versions through 1.94 for Perl truncates passwords with embedded NULLs. Password parameters in PKCS12.xs are declared char , which routes through Perl's default typemap to SvPVnolen. The Perl length is discarded. The C code or OpenSSL internally calls strlen on the buffer...

Linux Distros Unpatched Vulnerability : CVE-2026-8721

The Linux/Unix host has one or more packages installed that are impacted by a vulnerability without a vendor supplied patch available. - Crypt::OpenSSL::PKCS12 versions through 1.94 for Perl truncates passwords with embedded NULLs. Password parameters in PKCS12.xs are declared char , which routes...