Use After Free Affecting python3-perf package, versions <0:4.18.0-305.el8


Severity

Recommended
high

Based on CentOS security rating.

Threat Intelligence

EPSS
0.06% (26th percentile)

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  • Snyk IDSNYK-CENTOS8-PYTHON3PERF-2964456
  • published1 Aug 2022
  • disclosed21 Mar 2020

Introduced: 21 Mar 2020

CVE-2020-36557  (opens in a new tab)
CWE-416  (opens in a new tab)

How to fix?

Upgrade Centos:8 python3-perf to version 0:4.18.0-305.el8 or higher.

NVD Description

Note: Versions mentioned in the description apply only to the upstream python3-perf package and not the python3-perf package as distributed by Centos. See How to fix? for Centos:8 relevant fixed versions and status.

A race condition in the Linux kernel before 5.6.2 between the VT_DISALLOCATE ioctl and closing/opening of ttys could lead to a use-after-free.

CVSS Scores

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