Uncaught Exception Affecting python-perf package, versions <0:2.6.32-504.1.3.el6


Severity

Recommended
high

Based on CentOS security rating.

Threat Intelligence

EPSS
0.41% (33rd percentile)

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  • Snyk IDSNYK-CENTOS6-PYTHONPERF-2108462
  • published26 Jul 2021
  • disclosed21 Oct 2014

Introduced: 21 Oct 2014

CVE-2014-3645  (opens in a new tab)
CWE-248  (opens in a new tab)

How to fix?

Upgrade Centos:6 python-perf to version 0:2.6.32-504.1.3.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.

arch/x86/kvm/vmx.c in the KVM subsystem in the Linux kernel before 3.12 does not have an exit handler for the INVEPT instruction, which allows guest OS users to cause a denial of service (guest OS crash) via a crafted application.

CVSS Base Scores

version 3.1