Out-of-bounds Read Affecting python3-perf package, versions <0:4.18.0-553.el8_10


Severity

Recommended
0.0
medium
0
10

Based on CentOS security rating.

Threat Intelligence

EPSS
0.05% (18th percentile)

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  • Snyk IDSNYK-CENTOS8-PYTHON3PERF-5951743
  • published9 Oct 2023
  • disclosed30 Aug 2023

Introduced: 30 Aug 2023

CVE-2023-39189  (opens in a new tab)
CWE-125  (opens in a new tab)

How to fix?

Upgrade Centos:8 python3-perf to version 0:4.18.0-553.el8_10 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 Netfilter subsystem in the Linux kernel. The nfnl_osf_add_callback function did not validate the user mode controlled opt_num field. This flaw allows a local privileged (CAP_NET_ADMIN) attacker to trigger an out-of-bounds read, leading to a crash or information disclosure.

CVSS Scores

version 3.1