Sensitive Information Uncleared Before Release Affecting python-perf package, versions <0:3.10.0-862.11.6.el7


Severity

Recommended
high

Based on CentOS security rating

    Threat Intelligence

    EPSS
    0.34% (73rd percentile)

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  • Snyk ID SNYK-CENTOS7-PYTHONPERF-2105591
  • published 26 Jul 2021
  • disclosed 14 Aug 2018

How to fix?

Upgrade Centos:7 python-perf to version 0:3.10.0-862.11.6.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.

Systems with microprocessors utilizing speculative execution and address translations may allow unauthorized disclosure of information residing in the L1 data cache to an attacker with local user access via a terminal page fault and a side-channel analysis.

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