Improper Input Validation Affecting perf package, versions <0:2.6.32-71.14.1.el6


Severity

Recommended
high

Based on CentOS security rating.

Threat Intelligence

EPSS
0.04% (12th percentile)

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  • Snyk IDSNYK-CENTOS6-PERF-2036517
  • published26 Jul 2021
  • disclosed10 Nov 2010

Introduced: 10 Nov 2010

CVE-2010-4163  (opens in a new tab)
CWE-20  (opens in a new tab)

How to fix?

Upgrade Centos:6 perf to version 0:2.6.32-71.14.1.el6 or higher.

NVD Description

Note: Versions mentioned in the description apply only to the upstream perf package and not the perf package as distributed by Centos. See How to fix? for Centos:6 relevant fixed versions and status.

The blk_rq_map_user_iov function in block/blk-map.c in the Linux kernel before 2.6.36.2 allows local users to cause a denial of service (panic) via a zero-length I/O request in a device ioctl to a SCSI device.

CVSS Scores

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