Race Condition Affecting python3-perf package, versions <0:4.18.0-477.10.1.el8_8


Severity

Recommended
high

Based on CentOS security rating.

Threat Intelligence

EPSS
0.04% (6th percentile)

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  • Snyk IDSNYK-CENTOS8-PYTHON3PERF-3370814
  • published24 Mar 2023
  • disclosed11 Feb 2022

Introduced: 11 Feb 2022

CVE-2023-1582  (opens in a new tab)
CWE-362  (opens in a new tab)

How to fix?

Upgrade Centos:8 python3-perf to version 0:4.18.0-477.10.1.el8_8 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 problem was found in fs/proc/task_mmu.c in the memory management sub-component in the Linux kernel. This issue may allow a local attacker with user privilege to cause a denial of service.

CVSS Scores

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