Improper Authentication Affecting perf package, versions <0:3.10.0-862.el7


Severity

Recommended
high

Based on CentOS security rating.

Threat Intelligence

EPSS
0.42% (34th percentile)

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  • Snyk IDSNYK-CENTOS7-PERF-2100090
  • published26 Jul 2021
  • disclosed18 Sept 2017

Introduced: 18 Sep 2017

CVE-2017-18270  (opens in a new tab)
CWE-287  (opens in a new tab)

How to fix?

Upgrade Centos:7 perf to version 0:3.10.0-862.el7 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:7 relevant fixed versions and status.

In the Linux kernel before 4.13.5, a local user could create keyrings for other users via keyctl commands, setting unwanted defaults or causing a denial of service.