Improper Input Validation Affecting python-perf package, versions <0:2.6.32-431.23.3.el6


Severity

Recommended
high

Based on CentOS security rating.

Threat Intelligence

EPSS
0.04% (6th percentile)

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  • Snyk IDSNYK-CENTOS6-PYTHONPERF-2100071
  • published26 Jul 2021
  • disclosed20 Jul 2012

Introduced: 20 Jul 2012

CVE-2012-6647  (opens in a new tab)
CWE-20  (opens in a new tab)

How to fix?

Upgrade Centos:6 python-perf to version 0:2.6.32-431.23.3.el6 or higher.

NVD Description

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

The futex_wait_requeue_pi function in kernel/futex.c in the Linux kernel before 3.5.1 does not ensure that calls have two different futex addresses, which allows local users to cause a denial of service (NULL pointer dereference and system crash) or possibly have unspecified other impact via a crafted FUTEX_WAIT_REQUEUE_PI command.

CVSS Scores

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