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CVE-2006-7230 · cross-distro fix matrix

CVE-2006-7230: Perl-Compatible Regular Expression (PCRE) library before 7.0 does not properly calculate the amount of memory needed for a compiled regular expression pattern when the (1) -x or (2) -i UTF-8 options change within the pattern, which allows context-dependent attackers to cause a denial of service (PCR

Affects 2 Linux releases across 2 (distro × package) combinations.

Fix per ecosystem

Each block below is a distro release where CVE-2006-7230 has a known fix. Run the listed command on that distro to remediate.

Debian bullseye

Source: Debian Security Tracker

  • pcre3→ fixed in7.0-1urgency: not yet assigned
    sudo apt-get install --only-upgrade -y pcre3

Debian bookworm

Source: Debian Security Tracker

  • pcre3→ fixed in7.0-1urgency: not yet assigned
    sudo apt-get install --only-upgrade -y pcre3
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