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CVE-2026-86145: pcre2 vulnerabilities

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Authoritative record:CVE-2026-86145· High 8.2

Not known to be exploited · CVSS 8.2 High · fixed in 10.21-1ubuntu0.1~esm1 : patch pcre2 soon.

Data as of 4 Nov 2026, 04:01 UTC

CVSS 3.1 base score
8.2High
How severe the flaw is on the 0–10 CVSS scale.
Patch
Available – fixed in 10.21-1ubuntu0.1~esm1, 10.31-2ubuntu0.1~esm2, 10.34-7ubuntu0.1+esm1 +4
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:L

Exploitation evidence

  1. Disclosed: evidence found.

    CVE published 5 Sep 2026

  2. Detectable: no evidence on record.

    No public nuclei template indexed

  3. Weaponized: no evidence on record.

    No public exploit code indexed in Metasploit or Exploit-DB

  4. Exploited in the wild: no evidence on record.

    Not in CISA KEV and no source reports exploitation

  5. Observed by OffSeq Mirage: no evidence on record.

    No attack traffic recorded by OffSeq Mirage sensors

A missing step is not evidence of safety. Sources: cve.org (opens in a new tab), the Metasploit, Exploit-DB and nuclei-templates index as of 3 Nov 2026.

What to do

Upgrade to a fixed release listed under Affected software.

Affected software

ProductAffectedFixed in
Ubuntu 26.10pcre2pkg:deb/ubuntu/pcre2?arch=source&distro=stonkingOther threatsAffected
  • <10.46-1ubuntu1
Fixed in
  • 10.46-1ubuntu1
Ubuntu 26.04 LTSpcre2pkg:deb/ubuntu/pcre2?arch=source&distro=resoluteOther threatsAffected
  • <10.46-1ubuntu0.1
Fixed in
  • 10.46-1ubuntu0.1
Ubuntu 24.04 LTSpcre2pkg:deb/ubuntu/pcre2?arch=source&distro=nobleOther threatsAffected
  • <10.42-4ubuntu2.2
Fixed in
  • 10.42-4ubuntu2.2
Ubuntu 22.04 LTSpcre2pkg:deb/ubuntu/pcre2?arch=source&distro=jammyOther threatsAffected
  • <10.39-3ubuntu0.2
Fixed in
  • 10.39-3ubuntu0.2
Ubuntu Pro 20.04 LTSpcre2pkg:deb/ubuntu/pcre2?arch=source&distro=esm-infra/focalOther threatsAffected
  • <10.34-7ubuntu0.1+esm1
Fixed in
  • 10.34-7ubuntu0.1+esm1
Ubuntu Pro 18.04 LTSpcre2pkg:deb/ubuntu/pcre2?arch=source&distro=esm-apps/bionicOther threatsAffected
  • <10.31-2ubuntu0.1~esm2
Fixed in
  • 10.31-2ubuntu0.1~esm2

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AI-suggested

A fix is available and has been released by Ubuntu for all affected versions. Users should apply the security updates provided in Ubuntu Security Notice USN-8974-1. For Ubuntu Pro users, fixes are available via extended security maintenance (ESM). Standard system updates will apply the necessary patches to mitigate these vulnerabilities.

Description

Multiple vulnerabilities were discovered in PCRE2 affecting various Ubuntu LTS and interim releases. These issues include improper memory management, incorrect processing of certain patterns, and exposure of uninitialized data. The vulnerabilities could allow attackers to execute arbitrary code, cause denial of service, or obtain sensitive information. The affected Ubuntu versions range from 16.04 LTS through 26.10. Fixes have been released for all affected versions.

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