Double Free Affecting python3-perf package, versions <0:5.14.0-284.11.1.el9_2


Severity

Recommended
high

Based on AlmaLinux security rating.

Threat Intelligence

EPSS
0.04% (5th percentile)

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  • Snyk IDSNYK-ALMALINUX9-PYTHON3PERF-5643654
  • published28 May 2023
  • disclosed9 May 2023

Introduced: 9 May 2023

CVE-2022-3707  (opens in a new tab)
CWE-415  (opens in a new tab)

How to fix?

Upgrade AlmaLinux:9 python3-perf to version 0:5.14.0-284.11.1.el9_2 or higher.
This issue was patched in ALSA-2023:2458.

NVD Description

Note: Versions mentioned in the description apply only to the upstream python3-perf package and not the python3-perf package as distributed by AlmaLinux. See How to fix? for AlmaLinux:9 relevant fixed versions and status.

A double-free memory flaw was found in the Linux kernel. The Intel GVT-g graphics driver triggers VGA card system resource overload, causing a fail in the intel_gvt_dma_map_guest_page function. This issue could allow a local user to crash the system.

CVSS Scores

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