Out-of-bounds Read Affecting pcre2-utf16 package, versions <0:10.40-7.0.1.el9_8


Severity

Recommended
high

Based on Oracle Linux security rating.

Threat Intelligence

EPSS
0.27% (17th percentile)

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  • Snyk IDSNYK-ORACLE9-PCRE2UTF16-20938318
  • published14 Oct 2026
  • disclosed11 Sept 2026

Introduced: 11 Sep 2026

CVE-2026-89160  (opens in a new tab)
CWE-125  (opens in a new tab)

How to fix?

Upgrade Oracle:9 pcre2-utf16 to version 0:10.40-7.0.1.el9_8 or higher.
This issue was patched in ELSA-2026-81532.

NVD Description

Note: Versions mentioned in the description apply only to the upstream pcre2-utf16 package and not the pcre2-utf16 package as distributed by Oracle. See How to fix? for Oracle:9 relevant fixed versions and status.

PCRE2 before 10.48 has a pcre2_match out-of-bounds read during the PCRE2_MATCH_INVALID_UTF matching of an invalid UTF subject.

CVSS Base Scores

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