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Out-of-bounds Write Affecting perf package, versions <0:3.10.0-862.el7

Severity

 Recommended
high

Based on CentOS security rating

    Threat Intelligence

    EPSS
    5.24% (94th percentile)

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  • Snyk ID SNYK-CENTOS7-PERF-2101334
  • published 26 Jul 2021
  • disclosed 6 Nov 2016
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Introduced: 6 Nov 2016

CVE-2016-8633 Open this link in a new tab
CWE-787 Open this link 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.

drivers/firewire/net.c in the Linux kernel before 4.8.7, in certain unusual hardware configurations, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via crafted fragmented packets.