Heap-based Buffer Overflow Affecting python-perf package, versions <0:3.10.0-1062.4.1.el7


Severity

Recommended
0.0
high
0
10

Based on CentOS security rating.

Threat Intelligence

EPSS
0.09% (41st percentile)

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  • Snyk IDSNYK-CENTOS7-PYTHONPERF-2148237
  • published26 Jul 2021
  • disclosed30 May 2019

Introduced: 30 May 2019

CVE-2019-3846  (opens in a new tab)
CWE-122  (opens in a new tab)
First added by Snyk

How to fix?

Upgrade Centos:7 python-perf to version 0:3.10.0-1062.4.1.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.

A flaw that allowed an attacker to corrupt memory and possibly escalate privileges was found in the mwifiex kernel module while connecting to a malicious wireless network.

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CVSS Scores

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