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Integer Overflow or Wraparound Affecting perf package, versions <0:3.10.0-862.el7

Severity

 Recommended
high

Based on CentOS security rating

    Threat Intelligence

    EPSS
    0.06% (30th percentile)

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  • Snyk ID SNYK-CENTOS7-PERF-2101601
  • published 26 Jul 2021
  • disclosed 12 Feb 2018
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Introduced: 12 Feb 2018

CVE-2018-6927 Open this link in a new tab
CWE-190 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.

The futex_requeue function in kernel/futex.c in the Linux kernel before 4.14.15 might allow attackers to cause a denial of service (integer overflow) or possibly have unspecified other impact by triggering a negative wake or requeue value.