Unchecked Error Condition Affecting python-perf package, versions <0:3.10.0-327.el7


Severity

Recommended
0.0
high
0
10

Based on CentOS security rating.

Threat Intelligence

EPSS
0.04% (6th percentile)

Do your applications use this vulnerable package?

In a few clicks we can analyze your entire application and see what components are vulnerable in your application, and suggest you quick fixes.

Test your applications
  • Snyk IDSNYK-CENTOS7-PYTHONPERF-2055335
  • published26 Jul 2021
  • disclosed6 Jul 2015

Introduced: 6 Jul 2015

CVE-2015-3288  (opens in a new tab)
CWE-391  (opens in a new tab)

How to fix?

Upgrade Centos:7 python-perf to version 0:3.10.0-327.el7 or higher.

NVD Description

Note: Versions mentioned in the description apply only to the upstream python-perf package and not the python-perf package as distributed by Centos. See How to fix? for Centos:7 relevant fixed versions and status.

mm/memory.c in the Linux kernel before 4.1.4 mishandles anonymous pages, which allows local users to gain privileges or cause a denial of service (page tainting) via a crafted application that triggers writing to page zero.

CVSS Scores

version 3.1