Improper Input Validation Affecting kernel-rt-trace package, versions <0:3.10.0-862.rt56.804.el7


Severity

Recommended
high

Based on CentOS security rating.

Threat Intelligence

EPSS
0.06% (29th percentile)

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  • Snyk IDSNYK-CENTOS7-KERNELRTTRACE-2100112
  • published26 Jul 2021
  • disclosed5 Dec 2017

Introduced: 5 Dec 2017

CVE-2017-15121  (opens in a new tab)
CWE-20  (opens in a new tab)

How to fix?

Upgrade Centos:7 kernel-rt-trace to version 0:3.10.0-862.rt56.804.el7 or higher.

NVD Description

Note: Versions mentioned in the description apply only to the upstream kernel-rt-trace package and not the kernel-rt-trace package as distributed by Centos. See How to fix? for Centos:7 relevant fixed versions and status.

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