PMQS Compress::Raw::Zlib up to 2.219 on Perl zlib Compress::Raw vulnerable third-party component

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in PMQS Compress::Raw::Zlib up to 2.219 on Perl. It has been rated as problematic. Affected by this vulnerability is the function Compress::Raw in the library zlib of the component zlib. The manipulation leads to vulnerable third-party component. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2026-3381. The attack is possible to be carried out remotely. No exploit exists. Upgrading the affected component is advised.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, has been found in PMQS Compress::Raw::Zlib up to 2.219 on Perl. This issue affects the function Compress::Raw in the library zlib of the component zlib. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a vulnerable third-party component vulnerability. Using CWE to declare the problem leads to CWE-1395. The product has a dependency on a third-party component that contains one or more known vulnerabilities. Impacted is confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

Compress::Raw::Zlib versions through 2.219 for Perl use potentially insecure versions of zlib. Compress::Raw::Zlib includes a copy of the zlib library. Compress::Raw::Zlib version 2.220 includes zlib 1.3.2, which addresses findings fron the 7ASecurity audit of zlib. The includes fixs for CVE-2026-27171.

The weakness was disclosed by 7asecurity. It is possible to read the advisory at metacpan.org. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2026-3381 since 02/28/2026. The exploitation is known to be difficult. The attack may be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is needed for a successful exploitation. Technical details of the vulnerability are known, but there is no available exploit.

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 301117 (Linux Distros Unpatched Vulnerability : CVE-2026-3381), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment.

Upgrading to version 1.3.2 eliminates this vulnerability. The upgrade is hosted for download at github.com.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at Tenable (301117) and CERT Bund (WID-SEC-2026-1032). Be aware that VulDB is the high quality source for vulnerability data.

Affected

  • IBM Tivoli Network Manager

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Exploitinginfo

Class: Vulnerable third-party component
CWE: CWE-1395
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Status: Not defined

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Nessus ID: 301117
Nessus Name: Linux Distros Unpatched Vulnerability : CVE-2026-3381

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: Compress::Raw::Zlib 1.3.2

Timelineinfo

02/28/2026 CVE reserved
03/05/2026 +5 days Advisory disclosed
03/05/2026 +0 days VulDB entry created
04/09/2026 +35 days VulDB entry last update

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: metacpan.org
Researcher: 7asecurity
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2026-3381 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2026-3381
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-348887
CERT Bund: WID-SEC-2026-1032 - IBM Tivoli Network Manager: Mehrere Schwachstellen

Entryinfo

Created: 03/05/2026 07:15
Updated: 04/09/2026 19:23
Changes: 03/05/2026 07:15 (59), 03/06/2026 11:07 (11), 03/06/2026 16:36 (1), 03/07/2026 18:39 (2), 04/09/2026 19:23 (7)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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