Use After Free Affecting python3-perf package, versions <0:6.1.49-69.116.amzn2023


Severity

Recommended
0.0
high
0
10

Based on Amazon Linux security rating.

Threat Intelligence

EPSS
0.2% (58th percentile)

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  • Snyk IDSNYK-AMZN2023-PYTHON3PERF-5888314
  • published8 Sept 2023
  • disclosed31 Jul 2023

Introduced: 31 Jul 2023

CVE-2023-4004  (opens in a new tab)
CWE-416  (opens in a new tab)

How to fix?

Upgrade Amazon-Linux:2023 python3-perf to version 0:6.1.49-69.116.amzn2023 or higher.
This issue was patched in ALAS2023-2023-330.

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 Amazon-Linux. See How to fix? for Amazon-Linux:2023 relevant fixed versions and status.

A use-after-free flaw was found in the Linux kernel's netfilter in the way a user triggers the nft_pipapo_remove function with the element, without a NFT_SET_EXT_KEY_END. This issue could allow a local user to crash the system or potentially escalate their privileges on the system.

CVSS Scores

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