Memory Leak Affecting perf package, versions <0:6.1.77-99.164.amzn2023


Severity

Recommended
high

Based on Amazon Linux security rating.

Threat Intelligence

EPSS
0.04% (11th percentile)

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  • Snyk IDSNYK-AMZN2023-PERF-7642808
  • published7 Aug 2024
  • disclosed1 May 2024

Introduced: 1 May 2024

CVE-2024-26972  (opens in a new tab)
CWE-401  (opens in a new tab)

How to fix?

Upgrade Amazon-Linux:2023 perf to version 0:6.1.77-99.164.amzn2023 or higher.
This issue was patched in ALAS2023-2024-517.

NVD Description

Note: Versions mentioned in the description apply only to the upstream perf package and not the perf package as distributed by Amazon-Linux. See How to fix? for Amazon-Linux:2023 relevant fixed versions and status.

Rejected reason: This CVE ID has been rejected or withdrawn by its CVE Numbering Authority.

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