Out-of-bounds Read Affecting pcre2-utf32 package, versions <0:10.44-1.5.el10_2


Severity

Recommended
high

Based on AlmaLinux security rating.

Threat Intelligence

EPSS
0.29% (20th percentile)

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  • Snyk IDSNYK-ALMALINUX10-PCRE2UTF32-20935453
  • published14 Oct 2026
  • disclosed12 Oct 2026

Introduced: 12 Oct 2026

NewCVE-2026-89156  (opens in a new tab)
CWE-125  (opens in a new tab)

How to fix?

Upgrade AlmaLinux:10 pcre2-utf32 to version 0:10.44-1.5.el10_2 or higher.
This issue was patched in ALSA-2026:81522.

NVD Description

Note: Versions mentioned in the description apply only to the upstream pcre2-utf32 package and not the pcre2-utf32 package as distributed by AlmaLinux. See How to fix? for AlmaLinux:10 relevant fixed versions and status.

PCRE2 before 10.48 has a pcre2_match out-of-bounds read after a JIT fallback when an attacker can provide invalid UTF data.

CVSS Base Scores

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