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Information Exposure Affecting perf package, versions <0:3.10.0-1062.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-2138448
  • published 26 Jul 2021
  • disclosed 3 Aug 2018
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Introduced: 3 Aug 2018

CVE-2018-15594 Open this link in a new tab
CWE-200 Open this link in a new tab

How to fix?

Upgrade Centos:7 perf to version 0:3.10.0-1062.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.

arch/x86/kernel/paravirt.c in the Linux kernel before 4.18.1 mishandles certain indirect calls, which makes it easier for attackers to conduct Spectre-v2 attacks against paravirtual guests.

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