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Out-of-bounds Write Affecting perf package, versions <0:3.10.0-957.el7

Severity

 Recommended
high

Based on CentOS security rating.

Threat Intelligence

EPSS
0.04% (12th percentile)

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  • Snyk IDSNYK-CENTOS7-PERF-2109482
  • published26 Jul 2021
  • disclosed10 Jun 2018
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Introduced: 10 Jun 2018

CVE-2018-10881  (opens in a new tab)
CWE-787  (opens in a new tab)

How to fix?

Upgrade Centos:7 perf to version 0:3.10.0-957.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.

A flaw was found in the Linux kernel's ext4 filesystem. A local user can cause an out-of-bound access in ext4_get_group_info function, a denial of service, and a system crash by mounting and operating on a crafted ext4 filesystem image.