[exim-dev] [Bug 657] New: Remove embedded PCRE from exim

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Author: Nigel Metheringham
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New-Topics: [exim-dev] [Bug 657] Remove embedded PCRE from exim
Subject: [exim-dev] [Bug 657] New: Remove embedded PCRE from exim
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http://bugs.exim.org/show_bug.cgi?id=657
           Summary: Remove embedded PCRE from exim
           Product: Exim
           Version: 4.69
          Platform: Other
        OS/Version: All
            Status: ASSIGNED
          Severity: bug
          Priority: high
         Component: General execution
        AssignedTo: nigel@???
        ReportedBy: nigel@???
                CC: exim-dev@???



The embedded PCRE requires us to track an external project, exposes users
to unexpected security bugs, and is patched around by several linux
distributors.

I intend to remove the embedded PCRE and force users to use a system PCRE
or build their own version when building/installing exim.

Build/Install documentation needs updating.


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