Improper Input Validation Affecting perf package, versions <0:2.6.32-358.18.1.el6


Severity

Recommended
0.0
high
0
10

Based on CentOS security rating.

Threat Intelligence

EPSS
0.04% (12th percentile)

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  • Snyk IDSNYK-CENTOS6-PERF-2085658
  • published26 Jul 2021
  • disclosed29 Mar 2013

Introduced: 29 Mar 2013

CVE-2013-2232  (opens in a new tab)
CWE-20  (opens in a new tab)

How to fix?

Upgrade Centos:6 perf to version 0:2.6.32-358.18.1.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 ip6_sk_dst_check function in net/ipv6/ip6_output.c in the Linux kernel before 3.10 allows local users to cause a denial of service (system crash) by using an AF_INET6 socket for a connection to an IPv4 interface.

CVSS Scores

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