Use After Free Affecting python3-perf package, versions <0:4.18.0-513.18.1.el8_9


Severity

Recommended
0.0
high
0
10

Based on CentOS security rating.

Threat Intelligence

EPSS
0.04% (15th percentile)

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  • Snyk IDSNYK-CENTOS8-PYTHON3PERF-3145926
  • published23 Nov 2022
  • disclosed5 Apr 2022

Introduced: 5 Apr 2022

CVE-2022-41858  (opens in a new tab)
CWE-416  (opens in a new tab)

How to fix?

Upgrade Centos:8 python3-perf to version 0:4.18.0-513.18.1.el8_9 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 flaw was found in the Linux kernel. A NULL pointer dereference may occur while a slip driver is in progress to detach in sl_tx_timeout in drivers/net/slip/slip.c. This issue could allow an attacker to crash the system or leak internal kernel information.

CVSS Scores

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